As the sorority sisters and their plus ones convene to reconnect, socialize, and partake in outdoor activities, old rivalries surface, and the anger of past betrayals is reignited. This is an accomplished group, with varied careers and life experiences, including a popular novelist, a therapist, a science teacher, and a successful scientist about to launch a new IPO for her product. When one sorority sister is shot dead in the pool during an early morning swim, Olivia and Aubrey have their work cut out for them to track down the killer and keep the host from any harm. Will they accomplish their task? Or will a murderer walk free?
THE FORTY-YEAR GRUDGE is the second outing in this mystery series and is truly enjoyable. Aubrey Merritt is a world-renowned detective dedicated to her vocation and less inclined to frivolous or emotional endeavors. Olivia is young, newly married, and eager to learn, making her a great sidekick for Aubrey. Olivia does most of the detecting at Aubrey’s direction, and the results are sometimes disastrous and sometimes highly effective. This is a closed- circle mystery where the characters are all brought to a secluded location, umping the ambiance and heightening the level of suspense, including the scorpion encounters. The plot moves along nicely, with interesting character interactions and smart, well-placed clues. The motive and final reveal are well- crafted and easily plausible, making this a mystery that is satisfying and pleasing. THE FORTY-YEAR GRUDGE delivers an entertaining mystery that will delight mystery readers who like the pairing of an older, refined detective, working alongside a younger, less experienced sleuth.
When the World’s Greatest Detective reunites with her college friends, she discovers that time doesn’t heal all wounds.It's been four decades since the women of Sigma Delta Tau were last together. The passing years, growing families, and maturing careers may have strained the bonds of sisterhood, but now a reunion at the Western ranch of one member offers an opportunity to renew acquaintances…and at least one long-standing grudge.Still, this weekend is supposed to be a pleasant diversion for former sorority member and current private investigator Aubrey Merritt. She's come to New Mexico to reconnect with old friends and she's brought along her personal assistant, Olivia Blunt—an aspiring detective who is learning more about packing bags on this trip than about solving crimes.The shocking murder of a sorority sister changes everything. With the local police overmatched, all eyes turn to Merritt and Blunt to crack the case. With a surprising abundance of suspects, it's going to take both of them to cut through the knot of old hurts and current grievances to find the killer.
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