Murder at Monticello — Jane Langton

Two Toms are in trouble, and they both must rely on Homer Kelly to restore their reputations

While visiting Monticello for the bicentennial celebration of Thomas Jefferson's presidency, Homer Kelly is disturbed to discover our third president in trouble with the historians. Meanwhile. Thomas Dean, a mysterious trespasser, is disturbing the work of Homer's former student. Fern Fischer, who is struggling to repair Jefferson's damaged place in history. On top of everything else, a serial killer who preys on young women is on the loose. When Tom Dean is arrested as a suspect. Homer, perpetual friend of the underdog, takes on his case. All of these intrigues converge at Jefferson's bicentennial celebration, where, from among the throngs of visitors, the killer has selected his next victim. Along with the fireworks, there is an explosion of murder, as the ever-present memory of Thomas Jefferson keeps him fantastically alive.