Death on a Short Leash

Vancouver in the Sixties might seem like a naive and innocent Canadian city, but amateur sleuth Margaret Spencer finds herself embroiled not only in a neferious puppy-farm plot but extortion and murder. Her boss and lover, likable investigator Nat Southby, tries to keep her on the short leash of the title, but nothing stops the redoubtable Maggie from discovering the truth. This formidable lady may enjoy her cup of tea, but she's also unafraid to crawl though a muddy pasture, sneak into a hideaway, or face down a gun-wielding villain. The action's non-stop as ace storyteller Southin knits up her plot with needles of perfection, dropping no stitches as she builds to a neat climax. The best news is that Margaret has many more adventures awaiting her in one of British Columbia's most exciting cities.