However, the first time he is teamed with a new Exiteer, Amanda, things go very wrong, involving him in a possible murder mystery with police, gamblers, a shady dentist, new friends, jealous lovers and garden gnomes. The house is now occupied by the elderly Skipper who is terminally ill, his adult grandson, Reggie and a lazy and slovenly house cleaner, Hayley. But just fifteen minutes later Felix is on the run from the police - after making the biggest mistake of his life. A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy.

Her plots are always original and enthralling, infused with wit and warmth, and her characters are memorable and unique.Not a battleship or a jet fighter, of course, but a steam traction engine, perhaps, or a church clock.

Calvin and his partner have a running total on who has the “worst day” ever, which provides some very funny moments. At first I wasn't sure about Calvin but by the end of the story he and Felix were favorites of mine.

When I first started noticing reviews for this book I was fascinated by this most unusual premise and immediately hooked! A brilliantly entertaining crime read, with an ordinary pensioner at its heart, a Felix who managed to capture my heart. While you are awaiting the publication of this novel on February 2nd, I can highly recommend both “Snap” and “Rubbernecker” by this author.