Mystery
The April Fools Day Murder
2001·272 pages
A staged murder turns real in this suburban mystery, as ex-nun Christine Bennett uncovers violent family secrets.
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A staged murder turns real in this suburban mystery, as ex-nun Christine Bennett uncovers violent family secrets.
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A SECOND CHANCE TO DIE For his favorite charity, the high school drama club, Willard Platt fakes his own murder as an April Fool stunt. But the repeat performance later that day is the real thing. And some, including the next-door neighbor, say he deserved it. Investigator (and ex-nun) Christine Bennett is haunted by the sad state of Willard's survivors. His widow roams the road at night. His son has a troubled marriage and bizarre secret life. Behind this suburban family's respectable facade, v...
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with murder central to the plot; limited graphic detail.
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Religious content
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Minor religious themes with ex-nun protagonist; not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to family dysfunction and emotional suffering.
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