Skeleton Paints a Picture

by Leigh Perry

In the fourth offering of the Family Skeleton series, adjunct professor, Georgia Thackery finds herself teaching at Falstone Art and Design University.  Feeling a bit lonely, having left her daughter and her best friend at her parent’s house, she’s surprised and very happy to find her best friend, Sid, shipped himself to her.  Did I mention Sid happens to be a fully articulated skeleton?  He likes being with her in the snowy north since he can run the snow blower and shovel snow while being completely covered in full winter clothing.  While enjoying his outdoor freedom, Sid discovers a car partially covered in snow with a young woman behind the wheel.  Georgia soon discovers the victim was employed by the university and was secretly investigating possible art theft on campus.

I found this review hard to write.  I don’t know why.  This was a highly intriguing read with Sid at its forefront.  Honestly, everyone should have a friend like Sid.  He looks after Georgia like a best friend should.  Plus, the information regarding the theft of the young student’s work was very interesting.  The back biting and false friendly staff of the English department was too enlightening.  I’m sure a lot of that goes on.  It goes on everywhere.  This is a fun, relaxing read and one that didn’t require a lot of concentration.  A good beach read or even an afternoon by the fire with a cup of tea or better yet, a glass of wine.  I don’t believe a lot of teens would pick this up even with a talk up.  Some might say that due to the story involving students in college, struggling with the woes of college life would entice them.  Though the theft of the student’s work is the basis of the story, I just can’t see teen readers being interested.  That’s just my opinion.  I would still offer it up as a realistic look at college life. 

I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for approving the Advanced Reader’s Copy for my honest review.

Pub:  Diversion Publishing/Diversion Books

Pub Date:  October 10, 2017

ISBN:  97891635760460

Genre:  Cozy Mystery/Paranormal