Relative Danger by June Shaw (Thomson - Gale 2006) is a mystery written from the perspective of a baby boomer. It is the first adventure for Cealie, a sexy grandmother, who is out to “find herself”. She stumbles on a mysterious death at her granddaughter’s (Kat) high school while in town for Kat’s graduation.

Relative Danger is an easy and fun read. Although it’s a mystery, Relative Danger is laced with humor and insight into the aging of woman who was recently widowed and coping well.

The reader will relate to and love the characters, from Cealie’s single parent, somewhat depressed son, Roger to perky but honor student granddaughter, Kat. And then there is Gil, Cealie’s sometimes boy friend, and my favorite, “Chicken Boy”.

Cealie becomes a snoop when Kat avoids school just before graduation because of the suspected murder of the school’s janitor. Cealie was determined to see Kat graduate based on son Roger’s deceased wife’s wish that her daughter graduate.

There are unexpected twists and turns in the plot that will keep the reader in suspense until Cealie finally solves mystery.

Relative Danger is a great launch for what could be a series for Granny turned private eye Cealie. However, as a male, sometimes I found that I was given too much information about some of Cealie’s female “problems”.

Ironically, this look into how a widowed Baby Boomer overcomes aging problems may make Relative Danger a surprise best seller.

I highly recommend Relative Danger. It just may be a book that will make rainy summer vacation days a little sunnier. Click here to buy it on Amazon.com.

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