A review by deanie
Dead Man Talking by Jana DeLeon

5.0

After college, meteorologist Zoe Parker couldn't wait to put the her hometown of Everlasting, Maine behind her. She moves to Los Angeles and never looks back. But when her eccentric (aka crazy cat lady) aunt takes a tumble down the stairs, Zoe returns to Everlasting. But the lighthouse where she grew up has been invaded -- by her aunt's ten cats, her contractor ex-boyfriend (remodeling the kitchen), and frustrated ghost in a suit coat and boxer shorts. Not to mention the criminals who keep breaking in looking for the source of a local legend.

Dead Man Talking is absolutely adorable. Zoe is spunky and sweet, and handles the craziness with aplomb. Dane is caring and protective, but still respects Zoe's independence. Aunt Sapphire is a hoot. And the ghostly Cornelius is surprisingly kind and loyal (given that he didn't know any of these people before his death.

This is a really great, fun, cozy mystery.