Momentum Books
In the second Nell Forrest
mystery, the sleepy town of Majic is gearing up to celebrate its 150th
anniversary and preparations are in full swing to re-enact the sunset ride that
led to the founding of the town. Nell and
her youngest daughter Quinn go to the local cemetery to do some research for
Quinn’s school project related to the town founder, Petar Majic. While examining the Majic crypt, Quinn
inadvertently knocks down a plaque only to reveal another plaque that has lain hidden
for years. The two take the broken
plaque to the historical society for repair and to report the newly discovered
plaque. This simple act of conscience
sets into play a series of events that will question the town’s past, threaten its
present and change the course for the future.
Two members of the historical society are murdered and a prominent
family has its very roots questioned.
Nell is also looking at her own past,
present and towards the future but not by choice. Her ex is demanding his half of their house and
Nell is having trouble letting go of the home and all the family memories it
holds. Her personal life is complicated by her daughters trying to figure
out their own futures, unwanted pregnancies, and the murder investigation, leaving
Nell little time to contemplate her own future. Once Nell, her family and friends start asking
questions pertaining to the murders and the town's past, her life is threatened and she is put
under police protection and the ever watchful eye of the charming Detective
Sergeant Ashley Armistead.
Again each chapter begins with a
funny note to Nell as the author of the Middle-Aged Spread column and Nell’s
thoughts frequently appear as headlines.
Ilsa Evans’ witty Australian humour is a significant part of the
pleasure of reading this book but so too is the well thought out and
informative plot.
As an Aussie might say - a rip snorter of a read.
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