Cathy Carter knew that returning to college would be tough, but she
never expected it would involve finding her anthropology professor's
dead body.
There are no shortages of suspects in Dr. Bodkin's murder. Besides his
three ex-wives and estranged son and daughter, there are also the
members of the Talking Parrots Club, a group of four parrot enthusiasts,
of which he was the president and founder.
As Cathy delves into Bodkin's murder, she discovers a relationship
between her teacher and the Mennonite family from whom she purchased the
farmland for her new pet rescue center. She and her friend Nancy, now
employed at a detective agency, work together to help Detective Hunt and
Sheriff Miller solve the crime.
After receiving cryptic messages, they wonder if someone wants to put a
stop to their investigation. With the Buttercup Bend church's 1970's
costume dance and Cathy's birthday fast approaching, can she and Nancy
bring Bodkin's killer to justice without endangering their lives?