I picked up CAPE PERDIDO by Marcia Muller on the discount table in Barnes & Noble. Muller has written over thirty mystery novels. I've read a few. Cape Perdido is an area in Northern California that is being "raped" by people in desert areas who need water; thus this book had a "message" as well as a well-crafted plot, some very surprising twists, and a satisfying endiing. It was a good way to spend an afternoon. It is not great fiction, but a good read. I'd give it a good solid passing grade by me.
Kathy Albers
