Death Tracks the Scent: A Penelope Standing Mystery

Penelope Standing Mysteries #2

by Tess Baytree

All-natural murder? Penelope Standing has a lot going on. Her dog walking business is booming, mail deliveries give her a great excuse to snoop, and her husband’s retirement party is shaping up to be an interesting affair. Then she finds Hippie Harold dead in his living room. At first glance it looks like botulism might be the cause. Penelope knows better. Town crank Howard Stone, proprietor of Homespun Harold’s All-Natural Emporium, had taught everyone how to safely can their fruits and vegetables for decades. Botulism? No way! But was arguing about organic food and recycling enough to get him killed? Penelope’s need to track down the truth may send a killer after her!

Genres: Cozy Mystery

194 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2021

About the author

Alias for T.M. Baumgartner

Reviews

[Linda Langford]

Cute cozy with several pets. The protagonist is married so her husband is around quite a bit. The mystery was interesting!

[Rose]

Still a total romp, delicious fun! It wasn't as amazing as the first one, because I had figured it out too soon. The misdirection wasn't as convincing. However, the writing is impeccable, and the main characters more completely developed.
Each of the characters we meet are realistic and believable. Loved it and will buy the next one.

[Ann]

good detection

Enjoy the interaction of Penelope and her husband and friends ! The way she gets in and out of predicaments is fascinating!

[Sally Marcheterre]

I enjoyed this one as much as the first one in this series, bought the third one, am reading it now.