In her second adventure, Chicago Police Detective Kerry Grant returns to the dark stage of Casimir Pulaski High School auditorium, where as a student, she found the body of a classmate. The police called the death an accident, but Kerry knew someone murdered Shayna Donovan. Twenty-five years later at her high school reunion, Kerry finds Lisa Whittaker's body in the same place on the stage. Any doubt she has that either Shayna or Lisa's deaths were an accident, dissolves. Lisa told Kerry to meet her on stage because she could prove someone killed Shayna. Old friends and enemies help and hinder Kerry's search for Lisa's killer. Telemarketing scams and attempts on her life slow her down, but don't stop the determined detective as she searches for the killer, and barely manages to escape with her life.

Should Old Acquaintance be Dead by Jean Sheldon ISBN13: 978-0-9723541-4-1 Bast Press Trade Paperback 234 pages $14.95

The second sleuthing tale…is absolutely delectable. This is a great piece of detective work with incredibly vibrant side characters—even the cats and stuffed bear have entertaining roles to play. Kerry’s best friend, neighbors, old schoolmates, partner, and even the suspects make for a very colorful story.

Jean Sheldon has a terrific imagination, and her plotting of this mystery reunites the characters from her first mystery who become Kerry's "civilian detectives." Kerry is the same stubborn and impetuous character who risks life and limb to right a wrong. She is a lovable heroine who needs help getting around for much of the story after almost being killed by someone who doesn't want her snooping.

SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE DEAD once again uses computer and telephone fraud to warn readers of the new cyber-crime that is lurking. In the meantime, sharing Kerry's adventures and reluctant romance is a great time. A wonderful read!
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