In her follow-up to "A Bad Day's Work" from the Lilly Hawkins mystery series, Nora McFarland brings back a few of my favorite characters, including Uncle Bud, Rod and "The Twins."
It took me about 1/3 of the way through the book to actually engage with the story. But, true to Nora McFarland and "Lilly's" style, there were quite a few laughs, a bunch of surprises and some unbelievably dangerous, though fun escapades.
It's great lunch-time/coffee break reading. If you're expecting John Grisham, you'll be disappointed, but, if like me, you need a break from the mundane work day, Nora McFarland is a breath of fresh air.
Synopsis
Newshound Lilly Hawkins is back, and this time the story she’s chasing is her own.
Working as a TV news photographer at her hometown television station, Lilly has documentedBakersfield’s most violent crimes and tragic accidents. To stay sane and avoid burnout, she’s developed a wicked sense of humor and a very thick skin. For her, a vicious shooting is just another day on the job. But what if the victim is someone she loves?
Thrown off balance by the brutal attack of her Uncle Bud in her own home, Lilly decides to handle the tragedy the only way she knows how. Using all her TV station’s resources and her own considerable skills, Lilly dives headlong into the investigation.
But even with the assistance of her well-meaning but eccentric co-workers, this story may prove her last. Because as Lilly untangles a history of her uncle’s misdeeds and betrayals, a clever killer is preparing to strike again. Can she break the story in time to prevent another murder or will Lilly be the next victim?
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