Some Like It Hawk by Donna Andrews 344 pages

This isn't even a guilty pleasure.  I love these books by Donna Andrews.  They remind me of the Thin Man series or some Cary Grant screwball comedy type thing.  Anyway, they are the perfect book to take to the beach or to read if you need something light and fun, but are a fan of mysteries.

This particular title in the series takes place around the 4th of July, which is lucky, since the entire town is trying to keep a secret tunnel with a squeaky door secret from the organization that is trying to buy up all their land and buildings.  Meg Langslow does her part making as much noise as a blacksmith as possible during the town's celebrations, so that people can get in and out of the tunnel without arousing suspicion.  At the other end of the tunnel is the ex-town clerk, who has barricaded himself in the court house and has successfully prevented the "Evil Lenders" from completely railroading the entire town.  A murder occurs and the clerk is prime suspect, but Meg and her motley crew are going to do their best to make sure the murder isn't pinned on the wrong man.  These mysteries are just pure silly fun.