Reverend Jimmy Aldridge, beloved by his
congregation, is killed in a drive by shooting when picketing an
abortion clinic in Jackson, Mississippi. Darla Cavanagh, the widow of
one of Misissippi's football greats, is on leave recovering from his
death. The sheriff asks her to return to her job as detective and
take over the investigation of Reverend Aldridge's murder.
Things are not as straightforward as
they seem. Darla is saddled with a partner who is not only an Elvis
impersonator, but intent on assuring that Dr. Nicoletti, the doctor
running the abortion clinic, is found guilty. As she follows the
trail of the money found in Reverend Aldridge's glove compartment,
Darla realizes that the reverend had secrets to hide from his
congregation.
This is an entertaining mystery. Darla,
Dr. Nicoletti, the sheriff, and others are amusing characters. The
setting is true to Mississippi and gives rationale for the behavior
of the characters. That was well done.
The mystery also has a romance. Darla
and Dr. Nicoletti become infatuate with each other, but it seemed
forced to me. It ended well, but the beginning seemed contrived.
I recommend this book if you enjoy
mysteries. The plot isn't hard to figure out, but it's amusing to
watch the actions of the characters. I enjoyed it.
I reviewed this book for Net Galley.
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