By: Suzanne Price (Jerome and Suzanne Preisler)
Paperback - June 5, 2007
In her midthirties and recently widowed, Sky Taylor left the big city to make cozy Pigeon Cove, a hamlet on the northern Massachusetts coast, her permanent home. Nestled among B and Bs and New England pals, Sky is readapting to single life, with her popular newspaper column and her knack for creative cleaning increasingly in demand.
Then she discovers Abel Monahan, a longtime patron of the Millwood Inn, permanently checked out. Dead. And in a town of familiar faces, newcomers are sprouting like bad weeds. Now Sky's juggling the police chief's questions with questionable advances from the newest crime reporter in town. But she's got her own scouring to do, uncovering dirty dealings before they leave a permanent ring on her squeaky-clean town. . . .
"[A] delightful, sassy tale filled with eccentric, interesting characters that add to the whodunit."
--The Best Reviews
"The first Grime Solvers Mystery, introducing cleaning expert Sky Taylor, has lots of promise--an interesting main character, a charming Massachusetts town with plenty of secrets, and several possible love interests for Sky. Readers will enjoy getting to know Sky and the people of Pigeon Cove. Several great cleaning tips are also included."
--Romantic Times
"Scene of the Grime is a well-written, fun, delightful novel. The characters are vividly drawn and the dialogue sparkles. . . . I very much enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next Grime Solvers Mystery."
--MyShelf.com
"[A] light, enjoyable read--and the cleaning tips [are] spot on."
--Gumshoe