Murder and theft of a valuable object are not what Ms Mia needs as the Desert Sunrise Resort is getting ready to celebrate new ownership (hers, partially) and the find of an ancient flute in a nearby dig. And then there's the fire at the stables. The former (soon to be fired) manager decided that 'no one wants to steal old stuff' and canceled the additional security Mia had ordered for the exhibit. Same with the horses, even though someone had been stealing a horse at night on a regular basis. She would be found in her stall the next morning again, but exhausted. What is going on? And why is one returning patron so upset when one of the last rooms was finally closed for much needed renovation? Ms Mia and Murder at the Desert Sunrise Resort by Jennifer Branch is another great read in this series. Loved all the twists and turns.

Here it is, the last of the Liturgical Mystery series by Mark Schweizer: The Choir Director Wore Out. The sad thing is, it's the last title, the good thing is, it was a decision made by the author so all the loose ends are tied up, all story lines are resolved and so on, so there it is a satisfying conclusion to his wonderful stories. There's a lot going on this time, a renaissance festival (with realistic hangings), new businesses opening (with amazing ribs) and a new priest ... from France ... who is also a very popular writer of mysteries! And, of course, deaths ... but natural or otherwise? A fitting finale. :-)

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