| Georgia
and Sid are dressed and ready for the Halloween Howl at McQuaid
University. Sid is going as Scooby-Doo and Georgia is Velma,
the perfect sleuthing duo. When the bludgeoned body of Kendall
Fizroy is found, Velma is trapped outside while Scooby is
on his own inside - Ruh Roh. No worries, Georgia's sister
Deborah is in charge of the Howl, and although she still harbors
a childhood dislike for Sid, she hatches a plan to rescue
him.
Deborah
then begs Georgia to look into the murder and reveals a stipulation
to McQuaid Hall that could cost the College big time if they
don't reopen. As Georgia researches possible suspects, she
wonders if it was a murder of opportunity or personal. When
Sid hears about an unnamed McQuaid Heir, the manic comes out
when his research comes up empty. Deborah reopens the Howl
and Sid goes undercover to try and catch a killer. Series
followers will be happy to hear Georgia's parents return and
join in solving mystery, too. Brownie, the carny who helped
identify Sid, also returns; he and Georgia seem to be hitting
it off quite well.
The
Skeleton Haunts a House is an engaging mystery. Leigh
Perry fills the pages with suspects and clues, but it was
the humor that stood out. I really enjoyed it. Georgia and
Deborah's sibling rivalry is conveyed through teasing and
humor this time. Sid is usually the comedian, but Georgia
definitely stole the limelight a time or two. If you're looking
for a truly unique mystery, then suspend your disbelief, sit
back and enjoy this quirky, well-written mystery.
Reviews of other titles in this series
Skeleton
in the Family #1
The
Skeleton Takes a Bow #2
The
Skeleton Haunts a House #3
Reviewer's
Note: Leigh Perry is a pseudonym for Toni
L.P. Kelner |