The Norman Case is one of those included in the MNOP Markham Sisters Collection of short mysteries, by Diana Xarissa. I love these stories … mysteries, yes indeed, but without a body or murder. :-) The B&B run by the sisters always has interesting guests, some welcome, others that will not be allowed back. This time things are missing from local retailers, nothing of much value ever, but still, it’s worrisome to the store owners. Who is the thief?

Bells and Smells is Book Twelve in the Falconer Files Murder Mystery series, by Andrea Frazier. The Reverend Florrie Feldman has been sent to the small town of Ford Hollow, which looks to be a nice, small, sleepy little town. Now, rivalries are to be expected, neighbors not getting along, and so forth, but why is someone killing off the members of the choir? It will be up to Detective Inspector Harry Falconer and trusty (if often oddly dressed) Detective Sergeant Carmichael to find out. Wonderful character descriptions, one in particular that is most unpleasant.

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