I really enjoyed reading Barbara Early's second book to the Vintage Toyshop, MURDER ON THE TOY TOWN EXPRESS. What a great book to read for the holidays, and any other day for that matter. Even if you missed the first one of the series you will still be able to get to know the lovable characters. The main character Liz McCall is full uncertainties in her life with men except when it comes down to her dad. She is always after what is best for him and even his safety now that he is a retired officer who can't keep away from the job.

As Liz is helping her dad out at the Train and Toy Show, her childhood bully, Craig McFadden is there with his own business, a local comic book store and it is set up right next to their booth. All is well until he falls from a stunt he concocted after it goes very wrong. Was it an accident or something much more? Liz is determined to get to the bottom of it but is not pleased when her dad plays security to help to get to the bottom of things. Like all of that is not enough, two gentlemen who both have a liking for her are pursuing her. However, she is finding it hard to choose.

Just in time for the holidays, MURDER ON THE TOY TOWN EXPRESS written will Barbara Early read you a great for any down time might have this season. If you love cozy mysteries, this is a fun one to settle down to.