There were clues that should have pulled me away from the person but I stuck with them and the story played out in a fantastic way that confirmed every element of my theory. I found myself focused on one individual quite early in the story. Coco gave Allie and readers a nice selection of suspects to sort through with some twists trying to misdirect everyone’s thinking. It did make for some exciting moments though. It would have been a terrible shame to have her die so close to home because she ventured out when she shouldn’t have. She just wasn’t listening at all to Rex’s warnings or at least not taking them seriously. Allie is a very strong protagonist, confident, smart, with a huge heart but this time she made took some super risky moves. They are some of my cozy mystery favorites. It is always a pleasure to visit Mackinac Island and all the wonderful characters Nancy Coco has created.

He doesn’t want Allie fudging up his investigation and he sure doesn’t want her to be a target for the killer. Rex is not happy with her decision especially when he learns of some pranks and threatening notes. She realizes by taking her place she may get some information on who could have killed Winona so she accepts. Winona Higer, the woman in charge of the festival is dead.Īllie can’t get the woman’s death off her mind and is very surprised to be asked to fill Winona’s position on several committees. Allie dives in to save her but it is too late. On her way back she sees a body floating in the lake, a woman wearing a white dress with rainbow hair.

Like most dogs, Mal is not a fan of fireworks so after the queen has been crowned with a bit of drama Allie takes her pup home. There is a variety of events including an outside masquerade ball, a beauty pageant, a bonfire on the beach, plenty of food and drink plus a pig roast, with a fireworks finale. We are back on Mackinac Island just in time for the Midsummer Night’s Festival.

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