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Rockin' Around the Chickadee: Meg Langslow #36    by Donna Andrews Amazon.com order for
Rockin' Around the Chickadee
by Donna Andrews
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Minotaur, 2024 (2024)
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* *   Reviewed by Hilary Williamson

Donna Andrews can always be relied on for a festive cozy mystery read and she delivers once again in Rockin' Around the Chickadee, thirty-sixth in an always engaging series starring Meg Langslow and entourage in Caerphilly.

As always, Meg work her magic, employing both PI and social worker skills, while preparing for the holidays - and an imminent addition to the family. Delaney (married to Meg's brother Rob) is in late pregnancy, due around Christmas Day. Meg and family are doing their best to keep Delaney's surroundings calm and bright.

That becomes challenging after Rose Noire finds a body in their backyard. Turns out to be the corpse of contrarian Godfrey Norton, an unpopular attendee at a Presumed Innocent conference run by Meg's grandmother Cordelia. It's aimed at offering practical help to anyone trying to prove someone was wrongly convicted and is also attended by true crime fans.

Norton was a true crime influencer who spread lies and half truths, so there is no shortage of suspects. As always, Meg does her thing, balancing holiday preparations and support of Delaney, with an investigation that propels her into danger. This time, she's saved by a dog and a promotional pen! Don't miss this charming series.

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