Walking On My Grave by Carolyn Hart, 365 pages

Annie Darling's friend and fellow shop owner Ves Roundtree is a very wealthy woman. Her rich brother entrusted her with his estate, and upon her death, his fortune is to be divided. Several cash-strapped islanders are in line to collect life-changing inheritances. Ves hosts a dinner for the prospective beneficiaries. Not long after, she suffers a bad fall that was no accident. Everyone at the table had a motive but not a shred of evidence was left behind. When one of the suspects is found floating in the harbor and Ves disappears, Annie and her husband Max spring into action to catch a killer before greed takes another life.

Dead, White, and Blue by Carolyn Hart, 270 pages

This was the latest Max and Annie murder mystery, and while it was still very entertaining, the series seems to be losing its sizzle. I feel like plots are becoming a little predictable and the characters somewhat of a cliche.

Dead by Midnight by Carolyn Hart, 282 pages

Annie and Max Darling find themselves investigating yet another murder (remind me never to go Broward's Rock since everyone seems to drop dead under mysterious circumstances) that seems to be piling up bodies and suspects galore. With cat philosophy pictures and friends contributing investigating tips, Annie finds herself knee deep in a mystery that may have Annie as the final dead body.
This is the 21st book in the series so there weren't a lot of surprises, but this was still an enjoyable read. I think I enjoy these books even more after getting to hear Carolyn Hart speak at the library last summer. If you haven't read any of her mysteries, you are really missing out. I always finish one of the Death on Demand books with a list of new mystery authors to read due to Annie's mystery bookstore.