Murder of a Botoxed Blonde

Another enjoyable read in the Scumble River series. The characters continue to grow in believable ways and as always there is a murder to solve. The supporting cast of Trixie, Frannie, May, and Bunnie were given more to do and became more real during this book. The only downside is Skye's continual obsession about her weight and her negative outlook on anyone who might be thin or striving to look their best. Maybe her comments are meant to mask her insecurities but she comes across as rather judgmental at times.

Skye Denison has won a free spa weekend at Scumble River's newest spa and salon, but only if she agrees to investigate the vandalism that has been going on. She, of course, stumbles across a dead body that has been drowned in the miracle mud bath. Skye and her very lively and very abundant (in this novel) cohorts try to sort through the mess and find a murderer.

Another brava for Ms. Swanson, all her books are a delight to read.

The latest in the Scumble River Mysteries series featuring Skye Denison, a school psychologist. This murder adventure takes place at a health spa where Trixie Frayne, Skye’s best friend, has convinced her, much to her dismay, to spend her Thanksgiving complete with tofu turkey and lectures on how to “dress for sexcess”.

Loved every one of this series.