Title: Murder on Clam Pond Author: Douglas Kiker type of book: Mystery call number: Fic

This book is strong in character, story and setting.

Summary:
Mac McFarland is a down and out reporter recently divorced, out of work, broke and living in a decrepit house on Cape Cod in the dead of winter. When Mac's dog accidentally stumbles upon the body of his wealthy neighbor, his instincts as a reporter kick in. Along the way he meets a crazy cast of characters that live in the little town of North Walpole, Massachusetts, finds a new love and helps solve the crime.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
This book is fast moving and the characters are well developed. I especially enjoyed all the quirky people he meets and eventually becomes friends with in this little town. Any one who has grown up in small town where everyone knows everyone will relate to the goofy and sometimes strange personalities Mac encounters while trying to solve this murder.

Additional information about this book:
The sequel to this book is Death at the Cut which is also set in Cape Cod and has many of the same characters.

Employee Initials: KT Review Date: September 2003

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