The title here, Secrets Typed in Blood (the third of the Pentecost and Parker Mystery books) by Stephen Spotswood, is a bit of a hint. An author asks the team to investigate a series of murders that seem to mimic the plots of popular books, without involving the police. There are many secrets here, some of which should not see the light of day. The plot thickens, as the saying goes, when one of Ms. Pentecosts investigators is found dead at the back gate. Why these books, why these victims? I've quite enjoyed this series and these characters, but this one seemed a bit dark to me. I still read far into the night, however.

The unthinkable has happened. Celia has been elected mayor of Sinful, Louisiana. She fires the old (really old) sheriff and puts an inept family member in his place (remember, Carter is on medical leave). When an explosion rocks the small town, concern is that it was NOT a still, but a meth lab (the former is ignored, the latter is not acceptable). With no one .... um ... 'effective' in the sheriff's department, Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie do the sleuthing. Fortunately, they have good friends who will help. Expect another fun romp in Soldiers of Fortune, the sixth book in the Miss Fortune Mystery series by Jana Deleon.

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