This new series by Deb Davies will especially appeal to readers of mysteries and stories based in Michigan Rich in Michigans local flavor beauty and culture Deb Davies brings that true quotup north feelingquot into her writingAfter the death of her husband Claire is finding it hard to adjust to being a widow in northern Michigan She and her cat quickly find themselves surrounded by visitors including her best friend LaurelThe empty house soon feels more like home until a raven mysteriously appears inside resulting in a disastrous mess and a new friend for houseguest Charles an eccentric ornithologistAlthough the company initially offers the support and distraction Claire needs random attacks soon escalate and no one is safeWhen the unlikely group comes facetoface with someone intent on murder will their newfound friendship be strong enough to protect them