Devonshire Scream

Title: Devonshire Scream
Author: Laura Childs
Copyright: 2016, Hardback
Series: Tea Shop Mystery, Book 18
Source: Library

published description:
Catering a high-class trunk show at Heart's Desire Jewelry is a shining achievement for Theodosia and the Indigo Tea Shop. After all, a slew of jewelers, museums, and private collectors will be there to showcase their wares and sip some of Theo's best blends. But just as Theo settles in to enjoy the fruits of her labor, the party is crashed by a gang of masked muggers who steal the precious gems and jewels on display. The thieves disappear almost as quickly as they arrived, leaving shattered glass, scattered gemstones, and a dead body in their wake. 

Although the last thing Theo wants is to get involved, she can't help but intercede when her dear friend Brooke, aunt of the victim and owner of Heart's Desire, begs for help in figuring out who committed the brutal burglary. Though the FBI believes this daring "smash and grab" is the work of an international gang of jewel thieves, Theo is convinced that the felon is someone much closer to home...

So, I think I've said this for the last several in the series - don't think I'll keep going, kind of disappointing, seems like the same story mostly. Also, getting less of the Hayley character every time and honestly, Theo is a little snooty/arrogant for my tastes, I think. Maybe not arrogant, maybe just a little too know it all or something - I don't know, can't pinpoint it. But, might be for real this time on stopping the series. I think I just keep going back because I really like the setting.