Mystery

摘要

Killing me softly Gentle myster-ies allow us to get away from the harsh realities of life and yet satisfy our craving for crime and murder in our reading of choice. Sue Henry details so much of her human and canine sleuths' daily routines in The End of the Road that it is possible for readers to forget about the mystery and danger awaiting the protagonists. Killing Santa in Cleo Coyle's Holiday Grind leads to many misadventures in Greenwich Village, sans gory bloodshed and packed with loads of delicious tips on coffee. And cleaning lady Charlotte LaRue in Barbara Colley's Dusted to Death takes on a bunch of Hollywood types and comes out a winner.