An A-Lost for Death

An A-List for Death is the second book in the Poppy McGowan series by Pamela Hart. When visiting her Aunt Mary, Poppy is asked to check on Mary's neighbour, Daisy, who had said that she would visit Mary that morning. When Poppy entered Daisy's appartment she discovers Daisy unconcious in the bathroom. Initially it is thought that Daisy had had a fall but Poppy is not convinced and when Daisy's family arrive on the scene Poppy begins to ask questions.

Poppy finds herself in the media when she is photographed talking to rock star, Nathan Castle (Jonathan Montgomery - Daisy's son), and the tabloids have a field day. Shortly afterwards the photographer is found murdered and Poppy's boyfriend, Tol, is a prime suspect. Then there is the box of poisoned chocolates.

Poppy tries to find out who is responsible for these crimes as well as carrying out her work researching children's television programs for the ABC, ensuring that the renovations on her home are finished and trying to raise money so that she can spend time on an archaeological dig in Jordan with Tol. She also has to decide how she really feels about Tol who leaves for Joran in three weeks.

Pamela Hart has written another action packed, amusing Australian mystery with lots of twists and turns. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.