The first novel in the always delightful Meg Langslow Mysteries series by Donna Andrews. I have read several later books so it was great to see the beginning of her relationship with Michael. I love her father but her mother would drive me up the wall if I had to live with her and admire at how well Meg handles it. She should look weak for bending to others but she comes across as strong and loyal instead. The mystery was wonderfully complex and held me to the very end.