"A Bad Day's Work"

Nora McFarland's debut novel, "A Bad Day's Work," is well worth reading. McFarland's heroine, Lilly Hawkins, just can't seem to catch a break. Lilly's day didn't get off to a very good start and, just when she thinks things can't get worse, they do and she hasn't a clue as to why so many people have it in for her. Running for her life does have its advantages, though - It reconnects her with her Uncle Bud who has some pretty creative ways to keep her safe. In the meantime, Rod, a fellow co-worker, invites himself along for the ride and the "ride" becomes even more exciting. Introduce Leland Warner -- wealthy but reclusive -- and new twists are thrown in. I have the feeling Warner, Uncle Bud, and Rod as well as other co-workers will continue to pop up in Lilly's future adventures and I look forward to getting to know them all better. You'll have to read this Lilly Hawkins mystery for yourself. I'm glad I don't have long to wait for the second book in this mystery series, "Hot, Shot, and Bothered," which is due out in August.

Enjoy!

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