Turkey Trot Murder
With an 'empty nest' this holiday, local newspaper reporter Lucy Stone busies herself training for a 5K run on Thanksgiving Day. While out for a cold morning jog, Lucy discovers the body of a wealthy young woman frozen in Blueberry Pond. As she gathers information for the Pennysaver newspaper Lucy discovers racial and familial tensions brewing in her small New England town. At first glance, I thought Turkey Trot Murder was a light-hearted read with a whimsical cover, but soon discovered a book that hits hard. Leslie Meier has done a wonderful job of weaving current political and social issues into a fast-paced mystery of the highest caliber. Whether readers are interested in a who-dun-it or matters of racism, immigration, drug addiction, and police brutality, they will find an engaging story when they pick up a copy of the newest installment in the Lucy Stone mystery series. Thanks to Kensington Publishing Corp. for giving me the chance to review this book. Published September 26, 2017