The Sweet Scent of Murder

THE SWEET SCENT OF MURDER has Mavis, a new PI intent on proving herself, with her half-day high school helper Candy, and office Manager Margaret involving her in a wild case, and ably assisting at the same time. A teen-age runaways’ brother has come to the office to get Mavis’s help. Candy takes the case while Mavis is amazing her boyfriend, police detective Ben Sorenson, with her first-time shooting ability.

The plot thickens with the father of the runaway ostensibly having a heart attack and dying. Mavis gets involved to her eyebrows and provides the answers after much very enjoyable antics.

The characters interact very believably. The story flows, the plot is not inconceivable. One thing this reviewer liked a lot is the fact that the boyfriend was not relied upon to hand all the “non-attainable” information to the heroine.

THE SWEET SCENT OF MURDER is a very engaging mystery. Susan P. Baker is a real talent. This reviewer is looking forward to reading her work for hopefully many years to come. The inter action between characters is engaging, and insightful. The twists and turns are completely enthralling and delightful. The story unfolds very well, with unexpected layers of intrigue.

Definitely a recommended read, this reviewer gives THE SWEET SCENT OF MURDER a 5. This mystery comes up smelling like a rose.

December 2007