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Death and the Hubcap |
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| Death and the Hubcap by Linda Berry Write Way Publishing 239 pages, 2000 ISBN 188517375X Reviewed by PJ Nunn Read another review by Diane Gotfryd Trudy Roundtree is the only woman on the Ogeechee police force and she’s painfully aware that she’s there because she’s related to Chief Huckabee. Unfortunately, hiring her didn’t mean he trusted her ability as a peace officer, a fact that is readily apparent when she is sent again to investigate Tanner Whitcomb’s report that he ran over somebody. Tanner makes all kinds of reports and nobody wants to deal with him. Trudy has to admit the snickers aren’t entirely unfounded. Tanner’s car consists solely of a hubcap that he carries up and down the road, pretending it’s the steering wheel for a non-existant vehicle powered only by the motor sounds he makes with his mouth. Chances are he didn’t really run over anybody. With that in mind, imagine Trudy’s shock when Tanner leads her reluctantly to a very dead man with tire tracks on his body lying under a nearby bridge. Tanner has confessed to the killing but he obviously didn’t do it. Or did he? Death and the Hubcap is Linda Berry’s second novel featuring Trudy Roundtree and she does a fine job of portraying realistic characters in a lively, hometown setting. Trudy’s struggles are believable and her stubborn diligence is endearing. It’s got definite charm and presence for those who enjoy a more cozy type of mystery. |
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