HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE, THE CORPSE AND THE FIDDLE
A Callie Parrish Mystery
Fran Rizer
Berkley Prime Crime
ISBN 9780425220917
March 2008
Cozy Mystery

Mortuary cosmetologist Callie Parrish has come to the tiny Surcie Island for a bluegrass festival. Along with her best friend, Jane, Callie is stunned when the body of a famous fiddler tumbles out of a standing bass case on stage. Little Fiddlin' Fred was much beloved in the world of bluegrass music, but incredibly, the festival rolls on despite the forensic investigation taking place backstage. While Sheriff Harmon and his deputies take statements from performers and audience members, the island is sealed off. Now it appears that everyone is trapped with a murderer roaming free, will Callie solve the case before any of her friends are threatened?

HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE, THE CORPSE AND THE FIDDLE is the captivating sequel to A TISKET, A TASKET, A FANCY STOLEN CASKET. Once again readers are treated to Callie's slice of life, with all of its eccentric characters. Callie's quirky sense of humor and nearly fearless demeanor make for an approachable and endearing heroine. The straight-forward first person narrative relays a truly entertaining mystery which will keep readers eagerly turning pages until the very end. Again, the Callie Parrish Mysteries are shaping up to be truly a must-read series for cozy fans. I hope there will be many more installments to come in the near future, but it couldn't be soon enough for this reader. Recommended!

Reviewed by Melissa Fowler
Rating 4 1/2