Just finished the Anteater of Death by Betty Webb.
This is a big departure from Betty’s more intense Lena Jones mysteries, as her heroine, Teddy Bentley, a zoo keeper, scampers about talking to the animals in the zoo while trying to solve one murder, then two.
Teddy is a fascinating character who is far more comfortable with the animals she tends then the people she has to deal with on a daily basis, including her mother. Living on a decrepit house boat, she is still recovering from her divorce–though there is bit of romance in the air as the local sheriff tries to rekindle their high school love.
The pregnant anteater plays a big part in the story as do many of the other animals in the zoo.
Though much different from Betty’s usual tales, her writing expertise is very much evident as the plot deepens and twists this way and that.
The Anteater of Death is extremely enjoyable. Do try it.
Marilyn
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