The Iowa Farmer is at it again with a sequel to his much-acclaimed The Iowa Farmer's Wife. Follow the adventures of a widowed farmwife trying to hang on to her livelihood and the burnt-out detective she has rescued from himself. An investigation ensues after a farmer is found buried in his own cornfield. When a 12-year-old boy turns up as a witness, the local law enforcement has to move quickly, trying to save his life. This isn't big city CSI, FBI, or CIA. It is an exciting and heart-warming story involving farm life, romance,and murder.
Second Chances follows some of the same lovable characters we met in The Iowa Farmer's Wife--Jamie and Andrea, Hawkett and Willoughby, the excentric Oldham gals. In fact, Willoughby has become the new sheriff of Taylor County, planning on an uneventful job in a sleepy rural county only to learn there's a steady stream of drugs coming from his new county, and have two murders on his hands, then a kidnapping. And a whole new batch of colorful suspects, one character by the name of Roydel Nuxton. A fun read.
These are fast and easy reading books. The storyline is so relatable and just hooks you from the start. I can't wait to start the next book, but at the same time, I am not looking forward to its end.
Another good one, Mr.Beaman can tell a very good story. Continuing with the characters from his first book gave him a chance to flesh out each of their stories and solve yet another murder.