Getting tampled by a hyped up pig was the least of Angela Anderson's problems. Someone killed Bram Cole and the more she digs, the more complicated the case gets. Well, no one said being a private detective would be easy. And, oh, her car!
Fortunately, boyfriend David and her trusty dog Ruff have her back. Actually, she more or less self-appointed herself the case as she was on the scene at the rodeo event at the time screams rang out. Seems Angela's pig Petunia was one of the entries in the pig show competition. Petunia's up against some tough competition, one of whom becomes a suspect when the perennial winner Bram is found dead. There are suspects galore, however, some event related and some from his past. Seems there are lots of secrets buried in Hummings Hollow. There are lots of, well, true characters amongst the town people.
I won't detail the plot further other than to say it was a fun, reasonably quick read. The author's descriptions of the sights, sounds, and scents floating about the rodeo grounds will have you suddenly craving pop corn or a corn dog or maybe even some cotton candy. In other words, you'll feel like you're right there with Angela trying to decide which of those tantalizing teasers to sate first. The recurring cast, which includes Angela's parents (her mother's early onset dementia always makes me sad), police Chief Helbar and Kim, as well as newspaper editor/reporter Michelle, as always, add a sense of family/friends to the mix. Thanks #BookSirens for this early peek at the goings on in Hummings Hollow. And, oh, loved that ending and am looking forward to the next book.
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