The Corpse in the Closet, by Lucy Score

Synopsis: Summer is heating up for reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her handsome private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago. First, her disapproving grandmother arrives determined to make Riley take her powers seriously or face the wrath of "the Guild." Then there's the homicide detective who needs her help figuring out who murdered the well-dressed corpse in the walk-in closet.

Nick's got his own hands full with a tricky missing person case and his parents who want to know why he didn't tell them about his live-in girlfriend. Then there's the fact that he's still the tiniest bit stressed about Riley almost getting murdered earlier that summer. The last thing he wants is her getting involved in another investigation.

Things go from bad to worse when the body count starts stacking up, the meet-the-parents dinner goes horribly wrong, and their elderly roommate is up to no good…dressed like a mime.

To top it off, Riley is forced to return to Channel 50 on official police business to question her spray-tanned news anchor ex-husband and his new weather girl fiancée.

The trouble comes to a head when Riley receives a warning from the killer: Back off or she's next. Someone has to solve these murders before she becomes the next corpse.

Rating: 5 stars

Review: I loved the first book in this series, and Lucy Score strikes comedic gold once again with her latest installment featuring the reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her detective beau Nick Santiago.

Riley is summoned back to Channel 50, where her ex-husband and his weather girl fiancée await, ready to stir up more drama than a soap opera on fast-forward. Adding to Riley's stress is the appearance of not only her grandmother but also Nick's family. Adding to our enjoyment are the antics of Riley's elderly housemates. The body count rises faster than a soufflé in a microwave, and the meet-the-parents dinner goes about as smoothly as a porcupine in a balloon factory.

With its blend of mystery, humor, and heart, Corpse in the Closet is a must-read for anyone craving a hilarious whodunit with a side of psychic shenanigans. Prepare to laugh your way through this five-star gem!

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