Librarians seldom have as much fun--or as many direct references to dead bodies--as Miss Helma Zuckas, master sleuth and loaner of all things literary. When Miss Zuckas, librarian to the core, starts digging in the family archives, she turns up some deadly secrets. Unless she can learn the whole story, the final chapters are about to be written as a tale of mystery, mayhem...and murder.
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Jo Dereske grew up in western Michigan and is a former librarian who now lives with her husband in the northwest corner of Washington state. She is currently at work on the sixth book in the Miss Zukas series.
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Jo Dereske grew up in western Michigan and now lives in the foothills of Mount Baker near Bellingham, Washington. She draws on her Michigan background and Lithuanian heritage for her books, especially in the Miss Zukas and Ruby Crane mysteries. She's a former librarian who believes that libraries are one of our last truly public institutions, where the entire world can mix and mingle amid the written word - what could be better! Jo's website: www.jodereske.com
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Aunt Em comes for a visit,
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Helma Zukas' brother calls with the news that their Aunt Em has had an accident and is unable to care for herself for awhile. Helma steps in and volunteers to take time off from her job as a librarian to take care of her favorite aunt. As soon as Aunt Em arrives, strange things begin to happen, from stolen suitcases to the appearance of a dead body. Aunt Em seems to be at the center of the occurrences and Helma begins to suspect that her aunt's past is not quite as pristine as she had believed. She and her best friend Ruth begin to investigate the people who surround Aunt Em and finally discover a motive for the crimes which have been committed. Aunt Em is blissfully unaware of the stir that she is causing and proceeds to befriend several people in Bellehaven. She is a delightful character who would be an asset in future books. As always, this Miss Zukas Mystery, is a fun and enjoyable read.
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A great addition to the series!,
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Shame on you, if you're a school or public librarian and haven't yet devoured these Helma Zukas murder mysteries! The plots become even merrier with every fun-poking gibe at current librarianship. In "Final Notice," Helma's aunt takes center stage as she visits Bellehaven from her native Michigan. Murder and intrigue come with her, and it's up to Helma (as usual) to decipher who the culprit is before he/she can wreak more havoc. The running romantic sub-plot between the librarian and police chief Wayne Gallant is a continuing saga with subtle nuances that reflect real life experiences. These books can be enjoyed by ANY mystery lover, and not just those of us in the book-loaning trade.
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An entertaining addition to the series.,
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Jo Dereske's Helma Zukas, librarian and amateur sleuth, is one of my favorite fictional characters. This series always keeps me laughing, both at Helma and and her friend Ruth's exploits, and at the shenanigans going on at Helma's library. This latest adventure is no exception, as Helma's elderly aunt gets involved in a murder. Ruth is her usual over-the-top self, and Helma has to suply the common sense for all of them. It will be interesting to see if the author works Helma's aunt into upcoming books. Highly recommended
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On Thursday afternoon, when the phone call came, Miss Helma Zukas was refereeing an argument between two Bellehaven Public Library patrons who each accused the other of hogging the Internet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coal dock, amber necklace, purse snatcher, red umbrella, reference desk, circulation desk Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Em, Wayne Gallant, Bad Black, Bayside Arms, Boy Cat Zukas, John Wayne, Peter Binder, George Melville, Harley Woodworth, Scoop River, Helma Zukas, Uncle Juozas, The Searchers, Walter David, Washington Bay, Officer Lehman, Joseph Gobowski, Bellehaven Public Library, Boardwalk Park, Love Myself, Valentine's Day Massacre, World War, Bronus Muszkaviczas, Lake Michigan, Miss Zukas New!
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On Thursday afternoon, when the phone call came, Miss Helma Zukas was refereeing an argument between two Bellehaven Public Library patrons who each accused the other of hogging the Internet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coal dock, amber necklace, purse snatcher, red umbrella, reference desk, circulation desk Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Em, Wayne Gallant, Bad Black, Bayside Arms, Boy Cat Zukas, John Wayne, Peter Binder, George Melville, Harley Woodworth, Scoop River, Helma Zukas, Uncle Juozas, The Searchers, Walter David, Washington Bay, Officer Lehman, Joseph Gobowski, Bellehaven Public Library, Boardwalk Park, Love Myself, Valentine's Day Massacre, World War, Bronus Muszkaviczas, Lake Michigan, Miss Zukas New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Miss Zukas and the Library Murders (Miss Zukas Mysteries) by Jo Dereske in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Miss Zukas and the Island Murders (Miss Zukas Mysteries) by Jo Dereske in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Miss Zukas and the Stroke of Death (Miss Zukas Mysteries) by Jo Dereske in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Little Red Riding Hood by Jacob Grimm on page 209
- Little Red Riding Hood (Look-Look) by Lyn Calder on page 209
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