The Newton File, one of the Aunt Bessie Cold Case Mystery series, by Diana Xarissa, introduces a new, despicable character: Jeremy. He is a reporter for a London newspaper and seems determined to show the cold case team in the worst light possible. He can't have access to the police files, but there's been a lot in the newspapers about this cold case, including an annual update so he has much to work with ... and is happy using it ... then there's a recent missing person. The owners of the Seaview report that he checked in and hasn't been seen since. The friends he came with are not worried, and yet ... join in as this unusual team work to solve two mysteries!

After a rather intense read I opted for the third in the Enola Holmes stories by Nancy Springer. The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets was another fun romp with Sherlock Holmes younger sister. Dr. Watson has gone missing. Enola has met him, and likes him and wants to help. Using a disguise, she visits his wife, taking a nice bunch of flowers (flowers all have meanings, you know) and while there she notices a most unusual display with some most unusual blooms ... with a meaning that might mean death. Now, Sherlock is also looking for his friend and Enola needs to keep out of his way. How she does this makes for a wonderful way to spend a cold, winter afternoon! :-)

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