Ring and Die (Jordan Lacey Mysteries)
Feisty PI Jordan Lacey is back in another entertaining adventure that offers a charming glimpse of British village life plus action, humor, mystery, and romance. Jordan has two hot cases vying for her attention. The first involves three disappearing Chihuahuas, and while finding the lost doggies might seem small-time, it could mean cash in Jordan's pocket, as the dogs are valuable purebreds. Her second case concerns missing fishing rods. The town fishermen are concerned that their rods are being snatched off the pier, virtually in front of their eyes. Of course, there's more: a deadly fire on the pier, the theft of a valuable antique gown, a "fake" car crash scam, and a vicious dog-napper. Her tendency to get involved--uninvited--in matters best left to the police earns her the wrath of her unrequited love, DI James, but he can't deny that she has an excellent track record for solving the seemingly unsolvable. The shock ending will leave readers anxious for the next installment in this likable series.Emily MeltonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved