Murder at the Spelling Bee
Murder at the Spelling Bee by Lee Hollis, published by Kensington on May 21, 2024, is a cozy mystery that follows Portland P.I. partners and mothers Maya Kendrick and Sandra Wallage as they navigate a troubling case. When twelve-year-old Rocco Fanelli, a promising spelling bee contestant, receives a threatening note, his parents enlist Maya and Sandra to ensure his safety. The situation escalates when the high school teacher overseeing the competition is found dead, leading to a web of intrigue involving various suspects, including parents and school staff.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and amateur sleuthing as Maya and Sandra work to uncover the truth behind the murder and the threats against Rocco. The narrative explores themes of competition and parental involvement in a school setting, presenting a cast of characters that includes both supportive and antagonistic figures. With 336 pages, this edition invites readers into a world where the stakes are high, and the quest for justice unfolds amidst the pressures of academic achievement.
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The murder of a moderator for a school competition spells trouble for Portland P.I. partners and moms Maya Kendrick and Sandra Wallage . . .
Twelve-year-old Rocco Fanelli is a spelling bee champ in the making. He’s the odds-on favorite to win the local middle-school bee and go on to the regionals, the state, and ultimately the nationals. Which is why someone is trying to intimidate him to drop out with a threatening note in his locker. Rocco’s concerned parents hire Maya and Sandra to uncover the culprit and ensure their son’s safety.
But the competition turns killer when a high school teacher who’s running the bee, clearly favoring certain students, is found dead in the school supply closet. Sandra had already confronted Ellie Lambert over unfairly grading her son Ryan—which now makes her a suspect.
She’s not the only one who tangled with the teacher, however, and with suspects ranging from helicopter parents to the school custodian, Maya and Sandra will need to put their heads together to spell out who had the motive and opportunity to silence Ellie Lambert . . .
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