Sally Adler is a college professor and amateur sleuth.  She always had a "crush" on singer Stone Jackson.  Much to her surprise, Jackson stopped by one day and asked Sally for some help.  How could she refuse someone like Stone?  His ex-wife, Nina Cruz, was involved in a cause called the Wild West Foundation.  Sally knew it involved some kind of wildlife protection.  Nina wanted to have a benefit to raise money for the Foundation.  Stone would be the headliner and since Sally did a little performing with her own band, Stone asked if they could open for him.  Sally didn't think this idea would go over very big with her band since some of the guys were hunters. 

Stone also had concerns about Nina and some of the people she was helping in this cause.    Recently, he thought her behavior seemed a little strange.  This is where Stone needed Sally's help the most.

Stone's fears were justified when Nina was found shot to death not far from her home.  The local Sheriff's Office did not think any foul play was involved.  They were inclined to write it off as a hunting accident.

Was Nina murdered or was it a hunting accident?  Sally doesn't believe it was an accident and decides to investigate to find out what really happened.  Things get really interesting when another person is killed.  This time, it is one of the members of Sally's band.  Now it is becoming obvious that someone doesn't want Sally involved in this investigation. 

Is Sally able to find the truth about what really happened? 

This is the third book in Virginia Swift's mystery series.  Sally Adler has been described by USA Today as "Wyoming's version of TV's Jessica Fletcher or Agatha Christie's Miss Marple."  Mystery fans will enjoy this book because it has all the necessary ingredients to make it a great read - colorful characters, a plot with many twists, and even some humor.  This is the first time I have read a Sally Adler mystery but it sure won't be my last.  Let's hope Virginia Swift continues to write more in this series.  This book is highly recommended. 

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON

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