School psychologist Skye Denison has adjusted to the
quirks of small-town life, begun a romantic relationship
with Simon Reid, the sexy town coroner, and even made
peace
with her eccentric family. But with the week she’s having,
running away is starting to look good again…
It all begins innocently enough, with Skye and Simon
seeking to expand their horizons by joining Scumble
River’s
social club. That’s how Skye ends up buying a week’s worth
of Instant Gourmet food at a “home products peddling
party”
hosted by Barbie Addison. Also club members, Barbie and
her
husband Ken maintain such perfect appearances and designer
lifestyles, it’s as if they’re living in a toy-maker’s
dream world.
But when Skye stops by to pick up her food, she finds
Barbie and Ken with big bows tied tightly around their
necks—both dead, and not looking so perfect either. This
time, Scumble River needs Skye’s help in solving this
disturbing double homicide. And soon, Skye finds herself
juggling so many balls at home, at school, and around
town,
she’s in danger of dropping some—with possibly deadly
consequences.
“When writers as sharp as Margaret Maron, Earlene Fowler,
and Jerrilyn Farmer all rave about a colleague as
convincingly as they have about Denise Swanson… Take
notice.”—Chicago Tribune
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