Another enjoyable Victoria Abbott book ( )

I'm really impressed with how each installment of the series is a strong mystery that stands on its own. ( )

Muriel Delgado shows up demanding to see Vera Van Alst. In spite of Jordan's attempts to put her off, she barges in. The next morning Jordan is fired and Muriel moves in. Jordan isn't sure what Muriel wants, but she knows Vera is in danger. When reports from her Uncle Kev and the Senora give her glimpses of what's going on, she knows she is right. As she begins to investigate Muriel's past, she's almost killed in a hit and run accident. Complicating things, most of Jordan's friends are unavailable to help her, and the officer in charge of the case appears to be linked to Muriel. This series differs from most cozies because Jordan's family doesn't always do the lawful thing. In this installment, Jordan follows the manner of Archie Goodwin in the Nero Wolfe novels. One secondary plot element felt only partially resolved at the end. Perhaps it is where the author picks up the next installment, but I felt the resolution needed to be in this book. I listened to the audiobook. ( )

Jordan Bingham loves her job. She lives with and works for Vera Van Alst, an eccentric old lady who collects books and has Jordan working to add to her collection. But things take an unusual turn when one evening a mysterious woman, Muriel Delgado, arrives at the estate and shortly after Jordan is fired and told to leave the premises immediately.

Totally confused, Jordan swiftly moves out and settles at her uncle's home but is determined to find out why she lost the best job ever. To do that she has to find out who Muriel Delgado is and what influence she has over Ms Van Alst. Having a few family members who nay or may not be members of the mob gives Jordan a few edges in her investigation of what's going on. But even mob connections don't necessarily mean that Jordan won't be in danger.

So much fun with an uncle who always seems to always screw up, disguises that are a bit over the top, burner phones, unregistered cars, crooked cops or not and characters that are out of character! The mystery is good too! ( )

Good series. ( )