A Clue for the Puzzle Lady    by Parnell Hall Order:  USA  Can Bantam, 2000 (1999) Hardcover, Paperback Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth The Puzzle Lady is the delightful protagonist in the first book of a new series by Parnell Hall. Cora Felton, a syndicated puzzle columnist, marches to her own drum - and would prefer that everyone else march right along with her. But if declined, she does her own thing anyway - which is to meddle, much to the dismay of the police chief of Bakerhaven. When a body turns up in the local cemetery with what appears to be a crossword puzzle clue in a pocket, Cora offers her problem solving skills. Her niece Sherry does her best to keep Cora out of trouble and that's where the fun begins. The author took a unique approach which works well. The puzzle continues to grow throughout the story as new clues are uncovered. The ending, as all good endings should be, comes as a surprise. The Puzzle Lady is an easy to read book that can be consumed in almost one sitting. It's fun; light; entertaining; a good summer read for the beach or back patio. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews