Something Wicked This Way Hums

In 1918, the Great War casts its long shadow over the mountain town of Timber Coulee, Idaho. Hours after music shop owner Amanda Parrish reluctantly rejoins the community ladies' choir, their most difficult member is found strangled in Amanda's shop. Did rivalry between sopranos go too far? With her niece, Molly, among the suspects, Amanda must untangle the web of deception before the killer silences another voice. As Amanda investigates alongside the handsome Sheriff James Holcomb, she uncovers a sinister plot targeting families already burdened by the Great War. But asking questions has consequences, and Amanda soon finds herself in grave danger.One bright spot in this dark time is the arrival of a new friend, Eleanor Crawford, a gifted pianist who fills in for the choir's absent accompanist. Her warm companionship fills a hole left in Amanda's heart by the death of her friend (and Sheriff Holcomb's wife) Sarah.This second installment in the Music Shop Mysteries series combines the charm of small-town life with the poignancy of wartime America. Filled with endearing characters, historical details, and the gentle rekindling of romance between Amanda and Sheriff Holcomb, this cozy historical mystery will resonate with readers who appreciate a clever amateur sleuth, a musical backdrop, and a story where harmony is eventually restored-both in music and in matters of the heart.