Illegally Dead

Elizabeth Oliver is a travel writer who somehow gets drawn into a mystery each time she is researching an article for a travel magazine. In Illegally Dead she happens upon the discovery of a skeleton in an old septic tank. Although she tells herself she doesn't have time to get involved, it isn't long before she is digging up long-buried secrets. When a second murder victim is found, Elizabeth's travel research provides clues to the disturbing truth behind the murders.

Editorial Reviews
"A classic puzzle mystery, full of twists and turns in a unique setting." The Sherbrooke Record.

From Kathryn Poulin of MysteriesEtc
This is a captivating mystery from new-to-me author Joan Donaldson-Yarmey. Illegally Dead is the first book in a series that also includes The Only Shadow in the House and Whistler's Murder. This book is not only a murder mystery but also a travelogue of the Crowsnest Highway in Southern Alberta. I have actually never been to this area so that aspect of the book was incredibly interesting to me. Who wouldn't want to learn more about a place called Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. And it was interesting to learn the story behind the name of the city of Medicine Hat.
Besides all of the interesting travel information there is a riveting mystery that kept me guessing until the conclusion. The story abounds with interesting characters. I love that older people were consulted when our sleuth and travel writer Elizabeth Oliver was conducting her research...people often forget that the older generation has plenty of stories to tell and have often kept quite a few secrets over the years.
Great Canadian mystery!!! I'm looking forward to reading the next two books in the series.
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