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May 07, 2007
"A Fright of Ghosts" by Helen Chappell
A Fright of Ghosts is the fifth book in the light-weight mystery series by Helen Chappell. The mystery solvers are Hollis Ball, a reporter for a small town newspaper, and Sam Westcott, the ghost of her unlamented, deceased, ex-husband. In this episode Hollis, Sam, and Hollis’ cousin Toby work to solve the murder of sleazy Sluggo Fotney to clear Hollis’ brother Robbie of the crime. The stories are pretty standard cozy fare, but the Maryland Eastern Shore scenery, struggling costal watermen economy and local vernacular add enough regional color for a change of pace.
ISBN-13: 978-0-87033-581-5
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Posted by jnardine at May 7, 2007 11:47 AM