Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
Lana is a formidable woman who has built a highly successful business in the Real Estate Market of Southern California. Her whole life changes when she is diagnosed with cancer and has to move in with her daughter, Beth, and granddaughter, Jack, (short for Jacqueline).
After a falling out with her mother for getting pregnant at the age of 17. Beth left home to forge her own way. She is now a nurse and has built a meager, but comfortable life for her and her daughter. Beth and her mother have been estranged for the past 15 years, but she takes her mother in when she finds out about her cancer diagnosis.
Jack is a mature and responsible 15 year old who works as a guide giving kayak tours through the local marshlands. Jack discovers a dead body while giving one of her tours. The local police frighten Jack with accusations that she may have something to do with the person’s death. This angers Lana and she becomes determined to solve the murder and remove any suspicions from her granddaughter.
The three women get drawn into the mystery and start working together to solve it. This is a thoroughly enjoyable mystery enhanced by the complicated relationship dynamics between these 3 generations of strong women.
Recommended for adult readers who enjoy a good mystery.
