Snow Place to Die by Mary Daheim

Author:Mary Daheim [Daheim, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Women Sleuths, Contemporary Women, cozy mystery, Contemporary Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Crime, Detective, Women's Fiction, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Mary Daheim, Series, Mystery
ISBN: 9780061752407
Amazon: B000OI0EWC
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Published: 2009-10-13T00:00:00+00:00

After creeping downstairs, the only items the cousins put into the safe were the pillowcase, the water glasses, the pill bottle, and Barry’s belongings. Inside the safe, the Eskimo carving still lay on the towel. Judith breathed a sigh of relief. The remainder of their pilfered collection had been returned to Andrea’s room.

The OTIOSE staff, or what was left of them, had retired to the library. “If any more of them get bumped off,” Renie said as they cleared away the lunch plates in the dining room, “they can start meeting in the elevator.”

“That’s not funny, coz,” Judith snapped. “You’re the one who thinks we’re next on the hit list.”

Renie sobered. “Not next. Last.”

“Swell.” Judith paused, holding several coffee mugs against her chest. “We’ve got to figure this out, coz. I really want to know who is going to try to do us in.”

“That’d be nice,” Renie admitted, then gave Judith an apologetic look. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to be flippant. I just don’t know how else to keep the horror at bay.”

“Margo’s gun might do that,” said Judith as they returned to the kitchen. “Maybe we can eliminate some of these people.”

Renie was startled. “With Margo’s gun?”

“No.” Judith gave her cousin a twisted smile. “I mean, as suspects. Russell, for example. Can you see him as a cold-blooded killer?”

“He’d be very cunning,” Renie said, again quite serious. “Devious, too. Under that supposedly squeamish, vague exterior lurks genius. He’s the R&D man, remember. I never put anything past people who sit around and just think.”

“Okay, we leave Russell in,” Judith said with reluctance. “If Margo was the killer, would she brandish that gun?”

“Why not? It’s a great cover. No one’s been shot. Yet.”

“I like Ava,” Judith said, putting away the uneaten ham and turkey. “Maybe it’s because she lent me her clothes. Couldn’t we cross her off the list?”

This time, Renie’s response didn’t come so promptly. When it finally did, it was qualified. “I like her, too, but she’s ambitious. Don’t you remember what she said about how she could be running WaCom if she’d stayed on? That implies she’d like to be running OTIOSE.”

“I thought you said Ward Haugland was a shoo-in for Killegrew’s job.”

“There are no shoo-ins in the corporate world,” Renie responded. “He’s the heir apparent. The key word is ‘apparent.’”

Judith began unloading the dishwasher. “How about Ward?”

“Ward’s viable. Under that ‘aw-shucks’ manner there’s big-time drive and determination. Of course,” Renie added, “he’s been very loyal to Frank. I’ve heard that Ward has turned down a couple of other offers this past year.”

“I suppose we can’t rule out Max, if only because he has a hot temper and a lot of resentment,” said Judith.

“He’s strong, too,” Renie noted.

“Which Nadia isn’t. Could we skip her?” Judith’s tone was hopeful.

“She’s thin, but wiry. Like me, before I got fat. I’d never trust me. I can be vicious when aroused.” Renie finished clearing off the counter. “Nadia’s another one who’s very loyal to Frank. I could see her committing a crime not for herself, but for him.

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