Charlaine Harris of Sookie Stackhouse fame introduces a new character in the first novel of her Aurora Teagarden series Real Murders (#20). Aurora, or Roe, is a suburban Georgia librarian who is interested in true crime. She's found some like-minded citizens in Lawrenceton, whose aptly named club Real Murders meet monthly to discuss famous and infamous murders of the past. That is, until someone starts picking off members of the club in duplicates of famous murders. Aurora is right in the thick of things with not one, but two potential suitors, red herrings and experiences way too close for comfort.
This was a fast, entertaining read and it will be interesting to see how the relationships develop in the series. If you're looking for fantasy or the supernatural be warned. This one is firmly grounded in the possible. There are no hints or vampires, werewolves or ghosts anywhere, nor will this librarian need any of these props.
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