The Turkey Tussle

Just before it is time to carve the turkey, someone decides to carve up a guest.
The people of Morelville still gossip about the Thanksgiving dinner that wasn't at the Lafferty family home when Faye Lafferty Crane was only 16 years old. Just before dinner was served, a man was found stabbed to death in the bath closet. There were plenty of suspects. No arrests.

Now Dana has heard the story and her writer's instincts are humming that there is more to the story. Faye gives her support hoping to finally find answers to put her family at ease. Unfortunately, Dana only finds more questions.

That is until someone wants Dana to stop asking questions. Then that is where the suspects start to narrow down. Then another body appears.

This was a great whodunit with Dana leading the way. The Turkey Tussle (Jug Run Press, B06XJ7PM8N, 2017) by Anne Hagan is the first in “The Morelville Mysteries” series that I can see being a stand alone read. This is a cold case so you do not know need to know the history of anyone in the present.

I think Hannah makes a great sidekick for Dana. I did not see that coming as a character growth spurt for her, but what an awesome idea. I loved the dynamic between the two and the opportunity for Dana to now go in different directions.

Hagan keeps “The Morelville Mysteries” from getting stale. For those of us familiar with the series, the mystery comes out of nowhere. It is fresh and brings out a different facet to Faye's relationship with Mel. Hagan brings scandal, oil, and of course murder to the small town. Not only do the ladies like to gossip about it, but it is fun to read about too.

Just in time for this Turkey holiday, sit back with Hagan's Turkey Tussle and keep an eye on the carving knives. ✶✶✶✶