"Fun-filled, enlightening sports mystery."

Caddy turned LPGA pro Cassie Burdette wants nothing more than to play golf. So, when she fails to make the original tour cut, she jumps at the chance to be the touring pro at the posh Stony Creek Country Club. Not only does she get free room and board, she can practice her game to her heart's content. All this, while earning a nice little paycheck to boot. It almost sounds too good to be true. Trouble is, Cassie has a bad habit of finding dead bodies, no matter where she plays through.

Little does Cassie know, she's about to slice into a whole course of trouble. From environmental landscaping enthusiasts to a women's equal opportunity advocate, there's no shortage of politics and hard feelings. While she's teaching and sleuthing, Cassie must navigate through her own card, full of past and present love, not to mention dealing with a long-lost father. When death plays a course fraught with more hazards than holes, it's up to Cassie to play the very best game of her life.

Isleib manages to get the reader right into the swing of her deadly game. There's never a dull moment, even for those who don't play the game. Her colorful words and insight successfully hook even the most rank amateur. Even if you're not a fan of the game, this book is a fun-filled, enlightening read and highly recommended. Play on!

Reviewed by Anne Barringer
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 10, 2004

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Summary

Cassie takes a temporary job as a touring pro at an exclusive New England country club. Asked to fill in at the board of directors meeting on her first night, Cassie soon learns that environmentalists are considered fanatics and that women are struggling with the old boys network for parity on the golf course. When one of the club members is found murdered, Cassie realizes that more than golf privileges and bird houses must be at stake.