Catch Me if Yukon

With Midnight Ink closing, there's a good chance that this will be the last tour that our intrepid Iowan octogenarians take. Beleaguered tour guide/detective Emily Miceli has certainly earned her vacation. This go-round finds the group hauling up for a wilderness tour in Alaska. Maddy Hunter finds a new way to insert murder into their vacation. Emily solves the crime. And, if this is indeed the final trip with these old friends, she ends the series on a satisfying high note, and we can bid farewell to Emily, Nana, and the rest with a full heart.

The trip around Alaska is full of typical Alaskan fun: sightseeing, Ziplines, and Bigfoot. (Yes, Bigfoot. He's big in Alaska. Well, he's big everywhere...especially the feet.) Maddy always goes on a “research” journey before writing the books, so her descriptions are first-hand, and she writes from experience.

As much as I'd enjoy further adventures, Maddy has certainly solidified her place as a master of the humorous light mystery. I will look forward to seeing what she does next.