Jack in the Pulpit

A Martha's Vineyard Mystery

By: Cynthia Riggs

Narrated by: Davina Porter

In Deadly Night Shade, Cynthia Riggs introduced Victoria Trumbull, one of the most energetic amateur sleuths on record, notwithstanding her 92 years, or possibly because of them. Now, Cynthia Riggs gives us the story of her first case and how she came to be a police deputy.

A little island town is the scene of a conflict between two men of God: the outgoing minister of the local church and his successor, each known as Jack. But Victoria is concerned with a series of unexpected deaths, which turn out to be the result of anonymous food packages left on people's doorsteps. Victoria's get-up-and-go attitude, her courage, and her exhaustive knowledge of Martha's Vineyard and its people once again help her to discover the truth behind the mystery.

©2004 Cynthia Riggs (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"Absorbing....A sensitive observer of the scene, Riggs writes with warmth and humor about all-too-human characters with whom readers can readily identify." (Publishers Weekly)

Best one so far

Full of back story told in an a engrossing manner. I love Victoria. I always enjoy a character with clay feet. Having a woman who is 92 as the main character is refreshing. The 3 central women, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Casey provides the reader with various lenses to view the different situations. on to the next book!

Very interesting next chapter in Martha's Vineyard

The folks of Martha's Vineyard once again have some murders to solve and there are ends and outs in much Intrigue and it's all done with complete involvement by the reader.

Jack in the pulpit

Oh my gosh! I loved this cozy mystery about a little village plagued with mysterious deaths of elderly people.

Delightful

i love these books. All the characters are great! I wish I was like Victoria!

Engaging

This was a pleasant listening experience. It was light, slightly complex, and the listener was satisfied with a conclusion.