End of the Lane is the start of a new series and author, at least to me. It is the first in the Dear Abby Cozy Mystery series by Sonia Parin. Abby has left her old life behind (big change in work, nasty surprise from boyfriend) and moved to Australia. As she is driving from the airport to her new home and job at a small town newspaper, she picks up a stray dog wandering along the highway. She checks in at her new apartment, finds a vet to check out the dog, and heads out to meet her new boss ... and finds him dead. She finds herself helping with the investigation. Let's just say it's an interesting way to meet her new neighbors.

As I've mentioned before, Canadian Reader usually comes this way in May. That will not happen this year, and it's possible that even the December visit could be postponed. So, this is the last of the books by Diana Xarissa I have on my shelf (well, unless the next collection of the Markham Sisters is published) until we meet again. I quite enjoyed Aunt Bessie Tries. She is approached by someone at a baby shower who is convinced someone is trying to kill her. Several unusual things have happened (and continue), but are they really threats or just accidents? I can't say too much without spoiling things here! I will say, though, that she has a dreadful family!

Reading Hermit With Dog