Athena College's new writer inresidence is native son andplaywright Connor Lawton,known for his sharp writing—and sharper tongue. After anunpleasant encounter, librarian Charlie Harris heads home to anice surprise: his daughter Laurais subbing for another Athenaprofessor this fall semester. It'sgreat news until he hears whogot her the job: her old flame, Connor Lawton... Fearing competition forConnor's affections, one of hisadmirers tries to drive Laura outof town. And then, beforeConnor finishes the play he iswriting, he is murdered—and Laura is the prime suspect.Knowing she's innocent, Charlieand his faithful sidekick, Diesel,follow Connor's cluttered trail ofangry lovers, bitter enemies,and intriguing research to find the true killer before hisdaughter is forever catalogedunder "M"—for murderer.