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The Wagtail Murder Club leads the reader directly into the idea that people are working together to solve a murder. Wagtail is the name of the town where they live and recognizable to fans of the series. For others, it’s a strong hint that dogs are involved, which is kind of funny because wagtail is a real word but it has nothing to do with dogs! A wagtail is a bird with a long tail that moves up and down.
Holly Miller rescues an adorable stray pup, Squishy, by the side of the road. Days later, her ex-boyfriend Ben shows up with a group of his attorney colleagues who seem to think that he and Holly are still an item! The arrival of a newly released convict sets the town on edge, especially when one of the attorneys dies in exactly the same way the former convict killed before. Holly bands together with her mom, grandmother, and beloved Inn butler, Mr. Huckle, to uncover the killer and the truth about Squishy. Because nothing...[read on]
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