Stranded

by: Lorena McCourtney

Published by: Revell Books

Reviewed by Nancy Farrier

Ivy Malone is at it again. Traveling across country to keep ahead of those who are after her and her friend, Abilene, Ivy finds herself in the midst of a murder mystery. Due to a series of unusual events, Ivy and Abilene even find themselves living in the house where the murder occurred. How could Ivy resist snooping and investigating when the killing took place almost under her nose?

When her motor home breaks down in the middle of the Colorado Mountains, Ivy and Abilene take up temporary residence in Hello. This quiet town is hiding a secret, though, and Ivy is determined to expose the hidden killer. For her, everyone in Hello is a suspect.

With wit and grace, and a penchant for ending up in the wrong place at the right time, Ivy ferrets out information in the most unlikely places.

From friendships formed with colorful local characters, to an encounter with an amorous eccentric, Ivy is inundated with suspects that she doesn't want to suspect. Yet, being Ivy, she refuses to discount any possibility. Through her job, and her help with the town's annual Revue, Ivy continues to gather information that will uncover a killer.

Stranded is a delightful book. Ivy is an older heroine who will keep readers entertained with her antics. Her bumbling attempts at subtlety will give some chuckles, but you won't be in doubt as to Ivy's sincerity in doing right by the dead. Her goal is to solve the crime--and she is determined.

I recommend reading Stranded and giving this book to friends.

Armchair Interview says: It is a fun and inspirational read.