The annual fundraiser for community outreach programs in the arts is approaching, and Courtney Kelly is creating two fairy gardens for the event. Her store, Open Your Imagination, focuses on creating fairy gardens and she has a wide selection of imaginative décor in her shop. Not only that, but she has her own real-life personal fairy companion named Fiona, who isn’t visible to everyone. Unfortunately, not all is peaceful in Carmel, California. A lot of the turmoil surrounds Lana Lamar, who has a knack for infuriating people. Unfortunately, someone hates Lana enough to kill her and now Wanda Brownie is the prime suspect. Courtney is determined to clear Wanda’s name… but who is the real killer when so many people disliked Lana?

The mystery in A GLIMMER OF A CLUE is intriguing, as there are red herrings aplenty. No one truly liked Lana and there are multiple suspects to choose from. Fiona’s references to how Sherlock Holmes would have solved the crime are sheer delight and a bonus reference for this longtime Holmes fan! I love how Daryl Wood Gerber adds layers to the mystery as there is true depth to each and every character, leaving the reader guessing as to which one actually committed the murder.

I love the main characters in A GLIMMER OF A CLUE! Courtney and her best friend are such a hoot, but it’s Fiona who steals the show! She’s growing in her powers and her wisdom, and I love seeing her play with Pixie, Courtney’s cat. I also love that we get to meet several other fairies and get a glimpse of their personalities.

A GLIMMER OF A CLUE is the second book in A Fairy Garden Mystery series and can easily be read as a standalone. Daryl Wood Gerber digs a bit more into the fairy classifications and hierarchy and I can’t wait to meet more of the fairies that inhabit Daryl Wood Gerber’s fascinating world! A GLIMMER OF A CLUE is an enchanting and delightful combination of the whimsical and the cozy mystery genre itself.

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