Little Miss Evil, the fourth novel in the highly acclaimed series by Lev Raphael, begins on a high note. It appears that Nick Hoffman's career is finally moving in the right direction, and the celebrity that comes with solving murders has brought him more students than he can possibly handle. But things are never calm at the State University of Michigan: Nick's partner's career seems to be spiraling down and out of control; a new faculty member is causing a lot of nasty talk; and cryptic messages are showing up in Nick's mailbox. What turns up next is a corpse ... and some unsettling thoughts for the reluctant sleuth.With a brilliant eye for detail and a scalpel as a pen, Raphael continues to skewer the academic community while providing mystery fans with a tantalizing and entertaining puzzle.