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In the Shadow of the Glacier
In the Shadow of the Glacier: A Constable Molly Smith Mystery | Vicki Delany
6 posts | 5 read | 2 to read
Trouble is brewing in the small, bucolic mountain town of Trafalgar, British Columbia. An American who came to Trafalgar as a Vietnam War draft dodger has left land and money to the town. But there’s a catch. The money must be used to build a garden to honor draft dodgers. This bequest has torn the close-knit, peaceful town apart. Then the body of a leading garden opponent is found in an alley, dead from a single blow to the head. Constable Molly Smith is assigned to assist veteran Detective Sergeant John Winters in the investigation. But Winters doesn’t want the help of the enthusiastic rookie and suspects that he’s been assigned Smith for political reasons: her mother, a life-long activist, is the leader of the group arguing for the park. Egged on by a muck-raking TV personality, outside agitators from both sides are soon streaming into Trafalgar. In the meantime, Smith and Winters search through small-town secrets for a killer.
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Purpleness
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I was excited to read a mystery set in my home province; however, so far it is trying too hard to have Canadian references (and needs a better editor). It might be worth finishing just for the fun of the awkward similes, though.

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anissaannalise
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"The small town, nestled deep in the mountains in the interior of British Columbia, was a magnet for drifters. Along with more than its share of artists, the comfortably retired and Internet workers."

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Librarybelle
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Mehso-so

First in the Constable Molly Smith mystery series. It was just okay. I found my mind drifting from time to time - many characters were introduced in the beginning, but some not reintroduced again until much later in the book. I'm also a tad put out with the treatment Molly receives from everyone in her life.

#Vladimir is resting, ready for bed. The book did not excite him either. #catsoflitsy

rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 8y
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Librarybelle
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End of the day reading with #Zeke keeping me company. The book is just okay so far. #catsoflitsy

Ffgggggggggggggg Zeke is looking mighty handsome there! 8y
Librarybelle Yes, @Giantcatrobot , he knows how to strike a pose! 8y
rubyslippersreads That profile! 😻😻😻 8y
Librarybelle @rubyslippersreads 😻😻I know! 8y
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Librarybelle
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It's reading time with my boys. #Vladimir #Zeke #catsoflitsy

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Librarybelle
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Starting this one tonight...discussing it with my mystery group later on this week. This should keep me occupied during the season finale of Once Upon a Time's commercials.

Joanne1 I'm impressed by anyone who can read while watching tv. I can only do it if the book is totally absorbing in which case I block out the tv altogether. 8y
Librarybelle Only during commercials, @Joanne1 . Especially helps if I have the TV on mute, though I do get distracted by some commercials. I didn't read very much, I'm afraid, but did get a start on the book. 8y
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