A Bad Day for Mercy: A Crime Novel: 4 (Stella Hardesty Crime Novels 4)

A Bad Day for Mercy is a terrific addition to this incredibly original and entertaining series. For those who havent yet discovered the wonder of Sophie Littlefield its high time to join the fun!. A call from Stella Hardestys little sister brings the news that Stellas step-nephew Chip has been threatened with serious bodily harm if he doesnt settle his unpaid gambling debts. Stella makes the drive to Chips home in Wisconsin only to walk in on a wee-hours dismemberment. . Chip and his Russian girlfriend Natalya insist the man was left already dead on their porch. Suspicious but compelled to help family Stella tracks down other suspects including the deceaseds business partner a purveyor of black-market Botox and a jilted violist. Matters are complicated by the unexpected arrival of BJ Broderson who has picked the worst possible time to pursue his amorous intentions toward Stella. Meanwhile thoughts of Sheriff Goat Jones make Stella blush and wonder where and with whom she will spend her fifty-first birthday.