The Scarecrow Murders

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Summary: Halloween Havoc
Review: A clever mystery which takes place in a town divided by the coming of a rodeo on Homecoming weekend. Tempers flare, ER nurse, Caroline Rhode's son is a prime suspect in the murder of the college football hero and she needs to get to the bottom of it. Characters are so well done they make you angry at their actions at times. The clues are there for you if you can pick up on them and you find yourself surprised at times. Totally enjoyable!

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Summary: Rodeo or football?
Review: I was looking for something to entertain me, and The Scarecrow Murders did just that.

The storyline is believable, the characters are likable, and the setting is great. Can you imagine someone wanting to hold a rodeo on a college football field when there's a big game coming up? But there's a lot more to the people involved than meets the eye. Mary Welk has done a great job bringing these two worlds together. And Caroline, the no-nonsense protagonist, will keep you on your toes.

I'm looking forward to reading more from Mary Welk.

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Summary: A perfect read for Halloween
Review: The fourth in the Caroline Rhodes series finds the part-time ER nurse smack dab in the middle of a feud between the college football team and a group of female rodeo riders. Caroline's son is on the football team and has several run-ins with one of the players who ends up dead. It doesn't help that Martin doesn't have an alibi. Caroline has become a bit of an Icon in Rhineburg, Illinois. Not only do more residents note that crime had been on an upswing since Caroline's arrival, but they also know who to turn to when the crime needs solving. Carl, Caroline's trusted friend and a history professor, is back assisting with philosophical rhetoric and good common sense. Although this is a cozy that can be read any time of the year, the fact that it takes place during Halloween should encourage one to nudge it up on your TBR pile for a cozy fall read.