Happy New Year! The bells ring out over the city of Lincoln, and at the Twin Spire Hotel, the Sanford 3rd Age Club celebrate with their customary enthusiasm. It`s the kind of party Joe enjoys; a Murder Mystery Weekend. A drama designed to tax his powers of observation and deduction. But dark forces are at work in the background. How much does Robbie Kendrew hate his boss and his rival? Is Melanie`s interest in Joe limited to the performing rights for his cases? How did Gerry Carlin manage to seduce Wendy so quickly? When there are not one but two killings in 24 hours...