A review by stewardofbooks
Death on a Deadline by Joyce St. Anthony

4.0

'Death on a Deadline' is perfect for all the lovers of cozy mysteries out there! I loved the setting, it is a fresh story of the war times of that era and gives a very different perspective on what went on 'back home' during World War 2. In the little town Progress everyone is geared up to support the town fair where a number of actors are participating in a war bond drive. The town is shaken up when one of the actors is found dead on the fairgrounds. Irene, the local newspaper editor decides to investigate. At first the suspect seems to be obvious, either his wife or her angry father but it soon becomes clear that this man had a lot more enemies. Irene Ingram is a delightful heroine, tenacious and smart but also kind and gentle. In between the investigation, the ongoing war is on everyone's mind and no one is untouched by it. I will be looking out for more Irene Ingram mysteries.