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The Hot Mess

A Peri Minneopa Mystery, Book 3

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The Hot Mess

By: Gayle Carline
Narrated by: Wendy Pitts
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Summary

No one in the small town of Placentia, California is surprised when Benny Needles's house catches fire. The outside hasn't seen a paint brush in years. The inside is stuffed with Dean Martin memorabilia. It would be a simple case of homeowner negligence, except for the body found inside.

Under suspicion of both murder and arson, Benny turns to the one person who has always helped him, private investigator Peri Minneopa. Fire investigation isn't on her menu of services, but Peri's weak spot for Benny overrules her reluctance, and she agrees to look into things. Her investigation takes a dangerous turn as she uncovers family secrets, going back several decades.

There are skeletons in everyone's closet, and even Benny's bones are rattling.

©2012 Gayle Carline (P)2014 Gayle Carline Amateur Sleuths Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths

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