Silly little read that didn't seem to take itself too seriously. That made obvious problems (such as a timing issue after Willow and Embry search the cafeteria of the highschool) amusing rather than agravating.

Although, by chapter 13 the sleuthing gets beyond silly:

Spoiler

At the rescheduled chili cook-off Willow and Janie search all the work stations in hopes of finding a clue. As if the murderer would bring anything incriminating to the reschedule.

My favorite quote: when Chief Grice wants to be present at the rescheduled chili cook-off at Willow's ranch where the killer will probably be present, Willow replies: 'You can come as my date. Maybe then people won’t think you’re there to find a murderer.' Yes, because a police officer leaves his job at work.