Peril & Prayer

Sister Lou thought she'd moved on from murder investigations, although Sister Marianna is enough to make anyone consider homicide. When the two meet with resort owner Autumn Tassler, a minor discussion about the menu for the Advent retreat for the congregation of sisters becomes a battle involving Marianna and Autumn. Lou has to step in as peacemaker. But Autumn's killer forces Lou to join forces again with her nephew Chris, a college administrator, and reporter Shari Henson. Marianna may be the primary suspect for two disgruntled deputies, but Lou's small team sees better suspects in Autumn's business partner, her ex-husband's second wife, her jealous cousin, and even employees. It seems not everyone loved Autumn. The second "Sister Lou" cozy (after Mayhem & Mass) offers a character-driven mystery with lively amateur sleuths led by the thoughtful, determined sister, whose actions and beliefs are guided by faith.