Book Review: The Sky Took Him

Reviewed By: Pat Reid - RAM

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Donis Casey
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Historical   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth
Series: Alafair Tucker # 4
Poison Pen Press, 2009, 252 pps.

Alafair Tucker leaves most of her family behind to fend for themselves when she travels to Enid, Oklahoma at the request of her sister Ruth Ann Yeager. Ruth Ann’s husband Lester is dying. Alafair’s oldest daughter Martha travels with her mother and the baby Grace.

It is an exciting time in Enid. The Founder’s Day Jubilee is ready to get underway. It is a sad time at the Yeager residence but Ruth Ann insists that Martha, Alafair and Grace take some time out to enjoy the festivities.

There is more going on in Enid than the celebration and Lester’s illness. Lester and Ruth Ann’s son-in-law has left on a trip and hasn’t returned. Olivia, Lester and Ruth Ann’s daughter confide in Martha that her husband Kenneth has a wild side. Alafair’s conversations with Lester confirm that Lester doesn’t fully trust Kenneth dealing with the business Lester will be leaving behind.

Alafair does not leave her detecting skills at home. There are several mysteries in Enid for her to solve and surprisingly enough little Grace lends a hand. Martha and Alafair go home with a better understanding of each other.

The Sky Took Him touches on mystery, history, family relationships and some really great sounding meals. This is the 4th Alafair Tucker mystery and the best so far.

Pat Reid - RAM

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