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About the Author: Merrilee Robson is the Canadian author of Murder is Uncooperative, a traditional mystery set in a non-profit housing cooperative. Her short stories have appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, the People's Friend, Over My Dead Body, MysteryRat's Maze podcast, Flare, and other magazines and anthologies.She is a director of Crime Writers of Canada and regional representative for BC/Yukon/NWT. She is a member of Sisters in Crime Canada West and the Historical Novel Society.
When the long black car pulled up in front of our building, I was already outside, a smile plastered on my face.
I’d taped a banner over the front door. “Welcome to Waterview Housing Co-op,” it said, although the last two letters were squeezed in, straggling to the bottom of the paper. The kids who lived in our building had painted it, adding flowers, animals and stick figures that grinned maniacally.
“Really rubbing our noses in it with that fancy car,” I heard a loud voice behind me say. My neighbour was struggling to squeeze a placard through the door. The cardboard was spray-painted in bright red, the letters dripping like blood. “Mayor scumbag” and “ratfink” were the only words I could make out at first glance, but I was sure there would be obscenities too.
“Aaron, please,” I whispered to him. “We’re trying to get the mayor’s support.”
“Don’t try to tell me what to do, Rebecca,” he yelled. “I’m allowed to express my opinion.” He positioned himself right beside the door, holding the placard over his head and blocking part of the sign the kids had made.
It's always fun when kids get involved in the mystery. This is a nice palate cleanser for the tougher crime stories. Nice flow.
Thank you, Susan! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Merrilee
I'm a big fan of cozies and this is the kind of mystery I like. Easy to read with vivid characters and a unique setting. More of these!
I really enjoyed this story. It is well-written with a clever plot. Thank you Mystery Weekly for finding and publishing excellent stories.
Jordan and Dee, thanks so much for your comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed the story.
I truly enjoyed the story. The Spider man element is quite clever! Superb mystery and and a refreshing twist with the kids involved! Well done!
I really like this story! The fact you managed to get social housing and childcare into a murder mystery and still make it surprising and interesting with a satisfying end is brilliant. Thank you for such great writing.
Thank you, Tina and Yasmin. It's really thrilling to hear your comments on the story. Thanks so much for taking the time to post.
Be careful, kids:-)) Well done, Ma'am!
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