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Antique picker Jane Wheel has always loved old stuff, from vintage salt and pepper shakers to other families' old photos and orphaned Bakelite buttons, and she can't really explain why. But she makes a living out of it, searching high and low at estate sales and antique shops and reselling her finds to other collectors. At least, it's half a living, she makes the other half as an associate to a private detective, because she's just as talented at digging up secrets as antiques.
While visiting her brother for the first time in years, Jane's fascinated by a story of mistaken identity: On three occasions, someone has accused him of swindling them on eBay, only to realize he's not the right guy. Even though he doesn't see the point, she wants to look into it. Then back at home one of her parents' friends is attacked, leading Jane to vow to get to the bottom of things.
Out of nowhere, Jane suddenly has two cases, both edging a little too close to her loved ones for comfort, because one thing's for sure, whenever family gets wrapped up in your personal business, it's bound to be some scary stuff.
While visiting her brother for the first time in years, Jane's fascinated by a story of mistaken identity: On three occasions, someone has accused him of swindling them on eBay, only to realize he's not the right guy. Even though he doesn't see the point, she wants to look into it. Then back at home one of her parents' friends is attacked, leading Jane to vow to get to the bottom of things.
Out of nowhere, Jane suddenly has two cases, both edging a little too close to her loved ones for comfort, because one thing's for sure, whenever family gets wrapped up in your personal business, it's bound to be some scary stuff.
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"Quirky characters, intriguing family relationships, antique lore, and the history of Kankakee are all entwined in this entertaining mystery."
Booklist on Buried Stuff
"Amusing takes on Hollywood personalities and excesses."
Kirkus Reviews on Hollywood Stuff
"Not even John O'Hara could have objectified that social divide faster or neater."
Chicago Tribune on The Wrong Stuff
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- SeriesJane Wheel #6