Grade 6-9-P. C. and his friend Mackenzie live in Manhattan and solve murder cases in their free time. In this installment in the series, the 16-year-olds happen upon several classy New York chefs who seem to be dropping dead in very peculiar ways. The sleuths manage to solve the crimes in a single weekend, beating the cops to the punch. Teens should be thrilled with the freedom these kids have. School is still in session, yet they have no homework, and their parents are nonexistent. However far-fetched the story line might be, it makes good escapist fare for preteens and reluctant older readers. It's fast paced, and the heroes win in the end.
Julie E. Darnall, Chester County Library, Exton, PA
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