Barbara L. reviewed on 5/9/2009 + 988 more book reviews

Vote for the Killer of your choice ... it's election year in Minnesota, and Jack Grendel, the charismatic son of a Duluth shipping magnate is running hard for the US Senate. But as the countdown approaches a pair of grotesque murders threaten to destory him. One is the bizarre hanging of a consultant for Grendel Shipping, the other is the shooting of Jack's own father, rather too soon after he withdraws financial support from his son's campaign. In the ugly fallout from the crimes, Jack's charm shows signa of wear. His sister grows edgy and secretive and his seems that Jack's wife would kill to have him elected.

Food critic Sophie Greenway, a family friend since childhood, observes these changes with sharp dismay and discreetly starts snooping. Amid rumors of corruption, adultery and blackmail, a grim fact holds firm, one of her oldest friends is a killer. Which friend she may not discover - until her turn comes...

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