After the nominations, everyone heads to the restrooms. Tricia can't wait that long and asks the clerk at the desk if there is another room she can use. She is directed to a small bathroom and as she heads in, she sees Stan Berry sitting on the toilet with a letter opener sticking out of his chest.

The police are looking at anyone with a grudge against Stan, including Angelica. Since this isn't Tricia's first murder, she can't help asking questions. Stan's son comes to town to learn more about the father he never really knew.

Meanwhile, Tricia is depressed and taking it out on anyone who gets too close. Her ex-husband comes to town to try and resurrect their marriage. Her on again, off again relationship with the police chief is going nowhere. Now, she has this attractive young man asking her out. It doesn't help that he is a suspect in his father's death.

With Angelica's help, Tricia will learn more than they could imagine about the unusual life of Stan Berry and who was driven to kill him.

The Booktown mysteries are favorites of mine. Ms. Barrett writes some intriguingly interesting mysteries with some fun characters. It's always entertaining to see what mischief Tricia and Angelica get into. She's managed to have Tricia find bodies in some unusual places, too.

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