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Grab your snow gear and head to picturesque Grand Bank, Newfoundland in Canada. In Better Safe Than Sorry, Mike Martin reintroduces recently retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Sergeant Winston Windflower. Life in this charming quiet town is idyllic until Newfoundland is invaded by a potentially lethal new drug. Adding to the town’s woes are a missing body and a dead woman, pushing Inspector Eddie Tizzard to his limits. Understanding that the sudden crime wave demands experienced hands, Superintendent Ron Quigley offers Windflower a temporary consultancy role. Windflower's retirement has left him feeling unfulfilled, but he knows his decision will affect his family. In a dream, Windflower’s grandfather recommends he make his decision "based on love and not fear.” Will Windflower return to active service?
Better Safe Than Sorry features relatable protagonists in Tizzard and Windflower, both balancing family responsibilities with their professional lives, serving as a reminder that law enforcement personnel also have personal lives. The book seamlessly incorporates Windflower's Cree heritage and the use of a smudge kit, paying homage to Canada's natural diversity. A unique literature motif runs throughout the book, with characters often playfully responding with quotes from Shakespeare and Mark Twain, underscoring the themes of family, honor, and duty. The plot advances with well-placed clues. Author Mike Martin handles the topic of illicit drugs without the use of R-rated imagery making Better Safe Than Sorry a gripping read suitable for a wide audience. This novel is number six in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series and fans of cozy mysteries should not miss this series.
