Review: A rare, lightweight treat
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
Ever heard of a Didgeridoo? Of all things, it's a musical instrument and, in this book, a murder weapon. This novella is a fast-moving mystery told in a clever, humorous narrative by the protagonist, Jamie Quinn. Jamie is in the dumps six months after losing her mother and taking some "self assessment" time away from her career as a family lawyer, which she doesn't like much, anyway. Her cousin Adam, who has Asperger's Syndrome, has been arrested as the suspect in the murder of his music teacher, Spike. Alas, Adam owns the didgeroo and there is other circumstantial evidence. Spike is an egotistical rock drummer/has been with whom everybody has some bone to pick. The wild ride takes off from there and includes a string of surprising discoveries. As icing on the cake (wrong metaphor, I know), the book is low on profanity and sex, and full of oddball characters. Recommended for any mystery fan looking for a quick, fun read.