Book Review--Carrot Cake Murder, by Joanne Fluke

Our heroine Hannah is back, with her extraordinarily-bright cat, her two suitors--exciting cop Mike and dependable dentist Norman, and a new whodunit to solve. Personally, I would never ask Hannah to look for people, given the number of dead bodies she's stumbled upon. This is a fun mystery series though, especially if you like mysteries that contain recipes to try.

Hannah's business partner, Lisa, and Lisa's husband Herb are getting ready for a big family reunion. Herb's mother, as well as the rest of the family, gets a pleasant surprise when Herb's long-lost uncle, Gus, makes an appearance. Gus had disappeared thirty years previously and had not been heard from since.

Unfortunately, they aren't graced with his presence for too long. The morning after he arrives, Hannah goes looking for him at her mother’s request and stumbles on his dead body. Of course, Hannah immediately puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test, with some help from her mother and sisters. She is surprised and suspicious when Mike gives his blessing and even offers to share information, as long as she'll share her information with him. Personally, I thought it was a smart move. He knows her well enough to know she'll investigate no matter what, and this way she will come to him with crucial information.

In her investigation, Hannah discovers that many people had reason to hate Gus, and she is putting herself in danger with her nosing around.

On a personal level, Hannah seems to be leaning toward choosing one of her suitors. . .will she finally choose one, or move off in a different direction altogether?

As always, these mysteries are fun and leave me looking forward to the next one.