Idaho seems to be a new trend in mysteries, or at least it is for me, this is the second series I'm reading that is set there. It is 1918 and the Great War is raging. Amanda has been persuaded to rejoin the local choir (they need altos) for the upcoming Memorial Day concert. Then, the most disliked member is found dead and Amanda's niece is a suspect. What she learns is sad, and dangerous for her. The sad part is that there are folks who travel around the country taking advantage of those with family fighting over seas. (Scammers have been around forever, it seems). Something Wicked This Way Hums is the second in the Music Shop Mysteries by Jennifer Lamont Leo.

The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead is the second Dog Sitter Detective mystery by Antony Johnston. Gwinny, one time well known actor trying for a comeback, dog sits to make extra money. This time, it is caring for the active Border Collie, Ace while his owner, Crash Double goes on the annual tour of his band (to avoid the Canal Carnival festivities). Ace and Crash live on a canal boat ... a special canal boat. During the opening ceremonies a body surfaces ... that of Crash, who was supposed to be in Dublin. The detective taking the lead seems, um, less than effective so Gwinny steps up to try and solve the mystery. Lots of secrets and history and past relationships surface making for a rather complicated case!

Reading Hermit With Dog