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Murder Is Universal

Susan Wiles Schoolhouse Mystery, Book 11

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Murder Is Universal

By: Diane Weiner
Narrated by: Sandra Churchill
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Flying in the middle seat can literally be murder. Upon landing in Westbrook, Susan Wiles and new friend Valerie Holmes discover the man sitting between them is dead, presumably from a heart attack. Of course, Susan notices his blue lips and the snack spilled out onto the floor.

The dead passenger, owner of a successful college preparatory company, has made enemies as a result of accepting bribes in exchange for Ivy League acceptance letters. His widow, a colleague of Susan’s son-in-law, Jason, doesn’t feel the police are taking the murder seriously. Jason has told stories in the past about his mother-in-law’s success as an amateur sleuth, inspiring the widow to enlist Susan’s help. By accepting, she’d be helping out both the widow and her detective daughter who’s in charge of the case.

Susan’s daughter is short-handed while waiting for her new partner, Valerie’s daughter Jazmin, to arrive from St. Louis. On top of that, Westbrook has bank robbers on the loose and the police department is under pressure to keep its citizens safe. Retired teacher Susan Wiles and her new bestie, Valerie, team up to lend a hand and bring justice to Westbrook.

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This is the first book in the series I have read, actually listened to it. I liked the premise, the characters, and Susan and Valerie. What I had a hard time with is that the often put themselves in precarious and dangerous positions despite telling their detective daughters, they would not. I don’t think Susan thinks things through before she acts. She likes to think she does but I kept hearing myself say, call 911 or charge your phone long before the thought came to her.
Valerie acts like a spoiled brat and the detectives allow her to get away with it. She should not have been allowed to lock herself in her closet and ride out the robber’s apprehension. She placed everyone in danger. There was potential for too many things to go wrong.

I liked the twist at the end and the resolution of the bank robbers.
Over all I found this story engaging and smartly plotted. Looking forward to more in the series.

Smartluy plotted

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A great story with lots of twists and turns to keep it interesting. Fun to listen to and a great narrator. So worth it and look forward to more.

Loved it

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I enjoy Diane's stories, and this was another enjoyable one. Enjoyed the new friendship with the the main character and her side kick. Once again well narrated.

death and robbery

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