The Con Artist of Catalina Island: A McAfee Twins Christmas Novel    by Jennifer Colt Order:  USA  Can Tessera, 2007 (2007) Hardcover Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth Happily, the redheaded McAfee twins are back with a Christmas mystery on Catalina Island just in time for the ho-ho-ho season. Great-aunt Reba, Cousin Robert, Kerry and Terry sail on the ferry to the island for a quiet Christmas away from the stress and strain of everyday life - on Aunt Reba's nickel. Wonderful idea. One they all embraced. Immediately things begin to fall apart. A dive instructor - on whom Terry had her eye - tells the twins she is being stalked and ultimately turns up dead. A newly-wed's wife walks out on him, leaving behind a ten million dollar green diamond ring. Rightful possession of that ring is up in the air. The newly-wed's ex-wife stalks him and anyone else connected to him. A French poodle comes to Robert from his natural father. The poodle causes a buffalo stampede that almost demolishes Terry and Kerry. Terry is romanced by a handsome artist and possible terrorist. Loose ends flutter all over the island. Action - in the form of shootings, assaults and nasty phone calls - and a billboard in Paris keep the twins on their toes. As always, they manage to tie up all those ends, this time with a little help from some fellas from Homeland Security. The Con Artist of Catalina Island is Jennifer Colt's fourth novel in this highly entertaining series. What fun. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews