Cathy Carter knew that returning to college would be tough, but she never expected it would involve finding her anthropology professor&rsquo;s dead body.<br /><br />There are no shortages of suspects in Dr. Bodkin&rsquo;s murder. Besides his three ex-wives and estranged son and daughter, there are also the members of the Talking Parrots Club, a group of four parrot enthusiasts, of which he was the president and founder.<br /><br />As Cathy delves into Bodkin&rsquo;s murder, she discovers a relationship between her teacher and the Mennonite family from whom she purchased the farmland for her new pet rescue center. She and her friend Nancy, now employed at a detective agency, work together to help Detective Hunt and Sheriff Miller solve the crime.<br /><br />After receiving cryptic messages, they wonder if someone wants to put a stop to their investigation. With the Buttercup Bend church&#39;s 1970&#39;s costume dance and Cathy&#39;s birthday fast approaching, can she and Nancy bring Bodkin&#39;s killer to justice without endangering their lives?