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The murder victim was done to death by a paper spike in the women's washroom at a Native Cultural Centre. He was the curator of a collection of rare Native Indian books. And his death brings in Helma who takes over where he left off and then some.Quite a clever story really.
And Helma's side-kick Ruth is fun. The characters of Ms Moon, Eve and other caricatures of the library world seem all too familiar to a public library patron like myself. And the Native Indian characters are quite decently drawn. I liked Young Frank, Audrey and Juiliana.
Really a good mystery.
Besides, I've never seen the Vancouver Public Library in a mystery before and in the Raven's Dance it gets a cameo.
Miss Zukas is embroiled in audits, relationship difficulties, (more than one man is involved, that's all I'll say,) the homeless, and the fending off her mother, aunt, and New Age boss. This is a great combination of social commentary and mystery. The right to privacy is a big, big, issue in this book, and it is weaved within a very exciting mystery.
Support the ALA!---(American Library Association.)
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This was a great installment in the series about the very practical, dependable librarian. We start to see a more human side of Helma as she faces choices to help her love interest, Wayne. I also like the fact that the romance may move forward a bit faster (7 books and not even a smooch!), but not too fast. If you have not tried this series but enjoy cozy mysteries, you will like this book, even if you have read none of the previous books in the series.
The first book in this series is "Miss Zukas and the Library Murders". Enjoy!
Dereske gives women a good role model with her mysteries and I hope she writes more! Cheers for Helma!
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