Book Review: Death of a Prankster by M. C. Beaton (1992)
Synopsis: If it weren't for his money, Andrew Trent's family would have nothing to do with him. The elderly man is notorious for his pranks and isn't afraid to cross lines that could offend or even injure people. When his family members travel to his house believing he is finally on his death bed, they are chagrined to learn he is in perfect health and, because of the weather, must tolerate his jokes for an extended period of time. Their torture comes to an end when Trent falls out of a closet with a knife in his chest. Was it a prank gone wrong or was he murdered? And, if he was murdered, was it for his money or did he finally push somebody too far? It is up to local constable Hamish Macbeth to figure that out. Review: Between ice show rehearsals for my oldest daughter and a dance competition for her younger sister, I am planning on having a lot of time to read the next couple weeks. As a result, I visited the library and stocked up on some books. This included th...