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Getting fired and returning back to Scumble River wasn’t part of Skye Denison’s plan. Unfortunately, Scumble River is the only place that will now hire her as a school psychologist. Little did she expect that her return would also include a murder… with her only brother as the only suspect! Can Skye find the real murderer while readjusting to the eccentricities of life in a small town? Skye Denison just skyrocketed to the top of my list of favorite amateur sleuths! Skye’s dilemmas over students and their educational needs add just the right touch of authenticity to her character. Too often fictional books about psychologists, social workers, or the school system miss the sort of attitude and atmosphere needed to truly capture the environment. Denise Swanson not only succeeds at this but rather she excels at it. In fact, Denise Swanson perfectly melds the unique flavors of working within the school system and life in a small town into one heck of a great read. Skye is the sort of school employee you want on your side. She’s feisty but she cares. Whether it’s making a home visit into the middle of nowhere or testing a very shy student, Skye is a professional with a heart of gold. I couldn’t help but love how her mom and others perceive her role as a school psychologist. MURDER OF A SMALL-TOWN HONEY is a book in which readers will cherish each and every moment. From the humor of the Chokeberry Days Festival with its infamous Cow Chip Bingo to the antics of the various characters, MURDER OF A SMALL-TOWN HONEY is sheer fun. I can’t wait to read the next book! Highly recommended! Reviewed by Debbie |
Scumble River Mystery Book 1: Murder of a Small-Town Honey Rating:
Posted September 2009 |
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