Murder Of A Pink Elephant (2004) - Plot & Excerpts
Great read.The "murder mystery" part took more of a backdrop; most of the novel is more about Skye's personal life and relationship with the people around town. Swanson mixes in the mystery aspect very nicely, and it's nice to see a heroine who isn't model-thin, with a top job and hunk (the town doctor, chief of police, etc.) who's constantly trailing around, getting her out of hot water and pining after her. I was both surprised and amused when I found out Simon is a coroner.The plot itself was nothing unusual; it's set in a small town where everyone knows each other, there's an external force that threatens the peace and balance, and strange events happening that all seem to be linked to each other. Avid mystery fans would probably be disappointed in the lack of sleuthing and challenging clues in this novel; as previously said, it's more about her life in Scumble River than anything else. Great mind fluff, though, and definitely worth a read if you're bored and have a bit of spare time.
Book#6 in the Scumble River Mystery series continues with characters, themes and murders that echo our real world troubles. I really like how Skye, a school psychologist, works with the problems that her students and parents face. The story line is fascinating and realistic and confronts the problems we experience every day. The murder plots twist and turn just like real life murders and the endings are satisfying and well done. I really like how this series presents reality in an entertaining and informative format. This series is for both cozy and crime fans. Read and enjoy.
What do You think about Murder Of A Pink Elephant (2004)?
The last thing Skye expects to find in Scumble River is sex, drugs, and rock & roll. But her brother Vince has formed a rock & roll band called the Pink Elephant. The town goes wild and things get weird. First a student takes a shower in the locker room with his clothes on. Then a groupie turns stalker, Seducing the band members one by one. But when one of the Pink Elephants gets murdered, The music stops. Who,s to blame?Everyone thinks Vince Skyes brother did it now its up to Skye to clear his name and find the killer.Before its to late.
—Georgiann Hennelly
