COFFIN CORNER by Megan Rust

Flying in bad weather is one of the most tiring parts of Taylor Morgan's job, so after a gloomy night dancing with the tricky god Stratus, she's ready to go with a colleague to a local watering hole. On the way they stop at a coworker's home to get some forgotten paperwork and are shocked to find pilot Carter Masterson lying in his apartment's foyer dead from a gunshot wound.

Even though the police suspect that a surprised burglar fired the volley that killed Carter, Taylor is skeptical. Steve, Taylor's boyfriend, agrees when they uncover evidence concerning something the dead pilot discovered about a peer -- something that peer might risk a murder rap to keep secret.

Armed with confusing clues, Taylor sets out to find the murderer. However, her determination is challenged by numerous possible suspects and conflicting scenarios. One thing is sure, though -- the killer would do anything to guarantee her failure.

Megan Rust is an Alaska Chapter 99 who writes mystery novels. She earned a degree in aeronautical science in 1979, gathering her instrument, multi-engine and flight-instructor ratings at the same time. She returned to Alaska to professional piloting, hauling passengers and freight. Her flying career ended five years later when, as she walked across the tarmac, a forklift not equipped with a warning signal, backed up fast and ran over her. What happened then is almost a book in itself. Go to her website to find out more - www.meganrust.com

Other books by Megan Rust: Dead Stick and Red Line

Published:	Berkley, 2000
This book can be purchased from:	www.meganrust.com