Springtime in Chilson, Michigan,means it's librarian MinnieHamilton's favorite time of year:maple syrup season! But herexcitement fades when herfavorite syrup provider, Henry Gill, dies in a sugaring accident.It’s tough news toswallow...even if the old manwasn’t as sweet as his product.On the bookmobile rounds withher trusty rescue cat Eddie, Minnie meets Adam, the oldman's friend, who was withhim when he died. Adam isconvinced Henry’s death wasn’tan accident, and fears that hisown life is in danger. With the police overworked, it's up toMinnie and Eddie to tap all theirresources for clues—beforeAdam ends up in a stickysituation...