When Tiller’s body is discovered underneath his bulldozer, Jim Kimball, a young activist, who had been protesting Tiller’s expansion, is found sitting at the vehicle’s controls. He is arrested but proclaims his innocence. The state's attorney, with his eyes on the U.S. Senate, welcomes this as an open and shut case with full TV coverage. Jeff's father hires small town attorney Ira Levy to defend his son. Ben is in debt to Levy, for his expensive house and is forced to pay the debt by trying to prove Jeff’s innocence.

McMansion is a quick read with a suspenseful, well-written plot. The setting of the New England town is an authentic one. And the storyline provides an excellent portrayal of the problems of overdevelopment in a small town. The characters are appealing and true-to-life; people you would like to meet and get to know. The dialogue is witty with some comedic overtones. McMansion is another enjoyable read in this popular series.