Review: Enjoyable summer read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 19, 2013
The novel opens with a theme dear to my heart, saving a historic mansion from the wrecking ball. A dilapidated Victorian  house, formerly an  inn, has been purchased by  24-year old Dana with her last dime. It is located  in gold mining territory in Colorado and comes with small town secrets attached.Two additional stories unwind, about two ladies who abruptly vanished from the premises, one in the 1800's and one more recently, on the same day as a jewelry store heist. The treasure has not been recovered, and off we go.Dana's heartburn about taking on too much is compounded by mounting fears for her well-being. Will she vanish as well?And then there is a potential love interest, Dana's handsome neighbor, who is also a person of interest for the Sheriff. Soon Dana is receiving threats; someone wants her out of there.Is  treasure buried on her property, or is there a corpse? Dana, like a good mystery heroine, is  interested in beating the thieves to the stolen goods. Meanwhile, it  appears there is a killer on the loose.The book will keep you guessing until the end. This is a satisfying read that comes without a lot of gore. It is perfect for NA readers with a craving for cozy mysteries.