The secretary of the Chamber of Commerce is killed when a bookshelf falls on top of her. Tricia and Angelica rent out her old storage place, and soon find that Betsy was a hoarder. Then the autopsy report comes back, and the sisters find themselves searching for a killer. ( )

3.5 stars

Tricia’s sister Angelica is now president of the town’s Chamber of Commerce. Unfortunately, they don’t have a real place to work out of, so the secretary (Betsy) is working in Angelica’s business space. It’s not long before there is a ruckus in the back and Tricia and Angelica discovery Betsy’s body in the back crushed by a book case! Betsy wasn’t well-liked, so when it’s discovered it wasn’t likely an accident, there are a number of people who might have done it. Tricia, as usual, chats up people around town to see what she can find out.

I liked this one (although I’m not sure there are any in this series I have disliked yet). It’s the 8th book in the series, and I really enjoy many of the characters, though there are definitely some odd “ducks” in the crowd! Tricia’s (current lack of) love life is a bit creepy, though, as two former suitors are still interested and trying to win her back. But really, I think this series (at least for me) is just as much about the characters and their relationships to each other as the mysteries themselves. There was one extra worrisome (and surprising) bit in the book toward the end. ( )

Tricia Miles, owner of Haven’t Got a Clue Bookstore, and her sister Angelica are getting ready to go to an estate sale to check out the books, when there is a crash overhead at Angelica's store and the girls rush up, only to find Betsey Dittmeyer, Chamber of Commerce receptionist (Angelica is the current president), dead under a fallen bookshelf. The chamber had been using the storage room since they lost their offices so Angelica had items moved to her building while a new office was being located. Neither Tricia or Angelica were big fans of Betsey, but they diligently set out to find the murderer. While hunting for clues, they uncover numerous secrets about the victim that could have lead to her demise.

The mystery was entertaining and the regular characters are always fun. I'm glad the romantic situations are clearing up but was saddened by a result of the solution. Hopefully it will be remedied in future installents. ( )

There aren’t enough clues scattered in the mystery for readers to guess who the murderer is until the very end. Still, there are twists along the way, a major secret that Angelica exposes to Tricia, and some life-changing events concerning the the characters of the town - plenty to keep readers engrossed in the story. It may not be the best of the series, but it is still plenty good. ( )

continue to love the characters and setting. but I didn't love the solution to this mystery. ( )