Daniel is with his mother on an archeological dig in the Summer holidays. The drought has meant the water level near the dam is so low that things are starting to show up that dont normally and his Mum is interested. A weird woman from the village says they are digging for bodies in the wrong spot. Dan meets Florence who is staying with her Grandfather at the local pub. Together they notice something flat appearing as the water in the river recedes. Eventually it reveals the roof of a car and Dan and Florence are sure there is a body in there but by the time the police investigate its empty - did someone move the body? And what is its connection (if any) to the strange old woman?
Great beginner murder mystery for middle school readers. Like the Murder Most Unladylike or Enola Holmes series. ( )