Death Masque (McCabe and Cody Book 8)

<p>Small town controversies can be murder.</p><p>When a newcomer to Erin Ohio proposes to tear down the historic Bijou Theater and erect in its place a boutique hotel Sebastian McCabe adds “civic activist” to a long resume that already includes magician mystery writer professor and amateur sleuth.</p><p>With the strategic help of brother-in-law Jeff Cody Mac launches a far-reaching campaign to “Save the Bijou.” The issue becomes highly political when three eccentric mayoral candidates stake out their positions –  which one of them switches after a hefty campaign contribution.</p><p>“The plot machinations of grand opera seem positively guileless by comparison!” Mac cries. Can homicide be far behind?</p><p>The opera comparison is a natural one for the new Erin Opera Company is staging an original work with a Mardi Gras theme. As murder strikes again this time back stage Sebastian McCabe becomes aware that many of the actors in this real-life drama are wearing metaphorical masks as well.  </p><p>Lynda Teal Jeff’s wife records much of Mac’s sleuthing for a podcast series never imagining that the most dramatic audio of the concluding episode will come from the murderer.</p>