The J Alfred Prufrock Murders Author:Corinne Holt Sawyer Four residents of a seaside retirement complex in Southern California investigate the murder of a friend in this lively and entertaining mystery. A former librarian, "Sweetie" was neither sweet nor popular, but her sudden violent death inspires curiosity in the imposing breast of the well-to-do and imperious Caledonia. She, coy Angela, quiet Nan... more » and the decorous Stella give up craft classes and bridge games to discover why Sweetie was killed. A nighttime foray into her apartment reveals she'd been blackmailing other residents of Camden-sur-Mer, many of whom turn out to have secrets they'd pay to keep hidden. A second murder ensues, and the detective in charge begs the ladies to leave the case to himto no avail. Relying on gossip, a growing taste for adventure and the considerable wisdom of their age, they finally reach the bittersweet solution to the mystery.« less