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It’s almost Christmastime in Cape Bay, and another murder has everyone in town talking. A despised new drama teacher at the local high school is killed in the school’s parking lot. The police arrest a beloved teacher, Mrs. Crowsdale, but everyone else thinks she is too nice to murder anyone. Mike, however, says they have solid evidence that proves she did it.

Sammy is particularly devastated. Mrs. Crowsdale was her favorite teacher and still her hero. Sammy begs Fran to find the real culprit. Fran isn’t so sure. Mike would be angry with her for butting in on another case. And what if more danger befalls her? After all, there are some pretty dangerous people in town…

The Cape Bay Cafe series has become a go-to easy read when I want something entertaining that I know won’t be explicit (one of the reasons I love cozy mysteries!). I loved seeing all of the familiar characters return, but I do have to admit that this wasn’t my favorite in the series–the “damning evidence” didn’t live up to the hype, and it seemed like a wobbly foundation for an investigation, not to mention how it interfered with relationships.

Although not my favorite of the series, it was still a fun read and a good setup to the next book–I already have it on hold at the library.

Rated PG.

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For more Cape Bay Cafe mysteries, try:

Americans, Apple Pies and Art Thieves
Margaritas, Marzipan and Murder