If you haven’t started reading this series, you are missing out on so much. I absolutely adore The Laundry Club Ladies. They are a tight knit group that sees their share of mysteries with the ring leader Mae West. I have decided that I want to move to Normal, Kentucky and live at Happy Trails Campground. There is always excitement going on with cookouts and gossip. Wouldn’t it be fun to be part of their group? Just think of all the strange things you would encounter as Mae puts on her detective hat when a crime is committed.

This story starts on a great day as a parade is about to start until Miss Daniel Boone Days stirs up a ruckus. She decides to get gussied by someone else instead of following tradition. Every year it has been an honor for Cute-icles beauty saloon to get Miss Daniel Boone’s Day ready for her debut on the float. This sure stirs up trouble and makes Helen very mad that her salon was snubbed and it makes front page news. Okay I had to laugh at what Helen was quoted as saying about a certain someone. The town is buzzing about her outburst as she sees her business dropping off because of it.

As if that isn’t enough for the small town to deal with, who do you think is found dead? Let’s also think about who is found holding a gun while standing over the dead body? It was obvious who the guilty person was to most people. Mae on the other hand knows it can’t be her friend Helen who did this crime and sets out on a bumpy ride to bring the real criminal to justice. With a list of suspects including the Appalachian mob, the ladies have their work cut out for them.

I loved how the author gives us hints along the way of who the guilty person is. I had my list written down and followed along as Mae and the ladies started their investigation.The author gives us several surprises in the story that made me almost scream out loud. There is plenty of laughs in the book and I believe this definitely is my favorite series by the author. Well now wait a minute. Now that I think of it, all of her series are my favorite. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this journey in Normal, Kentucky.

I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion. ( )

This has been one of my favorite books in this series. I love Mae and Hank. FiFi and Chester and all of the Laundry Club Ladies just keep getting better. I always love the descriptions of the Daniel Boone National Park. This was a quick fun story. It was interesting to learn a little about Violets replacement. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )