Synopses & Reviews
Its a recipe for disaster when bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright is asked to restore an antique cookbook
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Brooklyn has always been a little obsessed with food, but it was her sister Savannah who became a chef, graduating from the prestigious Cordon Bleu school in Paris. She and her classmates all went on to successful careers, but none of them achieved culinary superstardom like Savannahs ex-boyfriend Baxter Cromwell.
When Baxter invites the old gang to participate in his new restaurants gala opening in San Francisco, Savannah looks forward to seeing her friends, and even asks Brooklyn to restore a tattered cookbookan old gift from Baxteras a present for him. But Brooklyn immediately recognizes that the book, which has strange notes and symbols scrawled in the margins, is at least two hundred years old. She thinks that it probably belongs in a museum, but Savannah insists on returning it to Baxter.
Shortly after receiving the gift, Baxter is found dead, with Savannah kneeling over him, bloody knife in hand, and the rare cookbook has disappeared. Brooklyn knows her sister didnt kill him, and she suspects the missing cookbook might lead to the real villain. Now Brooklyn will have to turn up the heat on the investigation before Chef Savannah finds herself slinging hash in a prison cafeteria.
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“Barrett is skilled at making her characters flawed and fully believable.”
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"Tightly plotted and paced to keep you turning the pages, this series is indeed getting better with each book."
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Praise for the Bibliophile Mysteries
"Kate Carlisle never fails to make me laugh, even as she has me turning the pages to see whats going to happen next.”
—New York Times Bestselling Author Miranda James
"A terrific read...Great fun all around.”—Library Journal (starred review)
"Fun and funny...Delightful."—Lorna Barrett, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Booktown Mystery Series
"Captivating."—Richmond Times-Dispatch
Review
and#8220;In Stoneham, Barrett has created an interesting world with recurring characters, and
Murder on the Half Shelf is a pleasing addition to her body of work.and#8221; and#8212;
Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Another really well written book in the Booktown seriesand#8230; I love cozy mysteries that are truly a mystery until the end and this one doesnand#8217;t disappoint. Looking forward to more from Lorna Barrett.and#8221;and#8212;Once Upon a Romance
and#160; and#8220;Fans of cozy mysteries canand#8217;t go wrong with this series.and#8221;and#8212;Fresh Fiction
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and#8220;In Stoneham, Barrett has created an interesting world with recurring characters, and
Murder on the Half Shelf is a pleasing addition to her body of work.and#8221; and#8212;
Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Another really well written book in the Booktown seriesand#8230; I love cozy mysteries that are truly a mystery until the end and this one doesnand#8217;t disappoint. Looking forward to more from Lorna Barrett.and#8221;and#8212;Once Upon a Romance
and#160; and#8220;Fans of cozy mysteries canand#8217;t go wrong with this series.and#8221;and#8212;Fresh Fiction
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Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Booktown Mysteries “Diverting entertainment…an engaging story line, an intrepid heroine…good for lovers of intrigue.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Entertaining, highly enjoyable…Lorna Barrett never fails to offer a suspenseful cozy mystery.” —Cozy Mystery Book Review
“Fans of Carolyn Hart and Denise Swanson, rejoice!...This first-rate cozy artfully blends crime, cuisine, and even bookselling in a cheerful, witty, well-plotted puzzler.” —Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of Through the Evil Days
“A mystery bookstore in a sleepy New England town, a cat named Miss Marple, a nasty murder, and a determined heroine make Barretts delightful debut mystery everything a cozy lover could want and more. Bravo!” —Leann Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Cat, the Vagabond, and the Victim
Synopsis
“If anyone has the formula for a frolicking fun mystery down pat, it’s Lorna Barrett” (Roundtable Reviews), the New York Times bestselling author whose latest Booktown Mystery finds amateur sleuth Tricia Miles unexpectedly reunited with a man from a chapter of her life she closed long ago… Stoneham, New Hampshire, is a haven to bookstores, including Tricia’s own mystery shop, Haven’t Got a Clue, but is sadly lacking in bed and breakfasts. Pippa and Jon Comfort’s Sheer Comfort Inn opens its doors to the public in a week and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.
But what should have been a pleasant overnight stay for Tricia becomes a nightmare when she makes two startling discoveries: Pippa’s murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that her husband Jon is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved—and believed dead—for nearly twenty years.
Now Harry is the prime suspect, but Tricia doesn’t believe him capable of murder, regardless of her own feelings toward him. And even though Harry’s led a life of lies, Tricia’s learning that Pippa had her share of secrets that some people may have not wanted revealed…
Synopsis
Its a recipe for disaster when bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright is asked to restore an antique cookbook
.
Brooklyn has always been a little obsessed with food, but it was her sister Savannah who became a chef, graduating from the prestigious Cordon Bleu school in Paris. She and her classmates all went on to successful careers, but none of them achieved culinary superstardom like Savannahs ex-boyfriend Baxter Cromwell.
When Baxter invites the old gang to participate in his new restaurants gala opening in San Francisco, Savannah looks forward to seeing her friends, and even asks Brooklyn to restore a tattered cookbookan old gift from Baxteras a present for him. But Brooklyn immediately recognizes that the book, which has strange notes and symbols scrawled in the margins, is at least two hundred years old. She thinks that it probably belongs in a museum, but Savannah insists on returning it to Baxter.
Shortly after receiving the gift, Baxter is found dead, with Savannah kneeling over him, bloody knife in hand, and the rare cookbook has disappeared. Brooklyn knows her sister didnt kill him, and she suspects the missing cookbook might lead to the real villain. Now Brooklyn will have to turn up the heat on the investigation before Chef Savannah finds herself slinging hash in a prison cafeteria.
Synopsis
Tricia Milesand#151;owner of Havenand#8217;t Got a Clue, the best mystery bookstore in Stoneham, New Hampshireand#151;once again plays amateur sleuth as she is unexpectedly reunited with a man from a chapter of her life she closed long agoand#133; and#160;
The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfortand#8217;s Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.
and#160;
But it wonand#8217;t be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippaand#8217;s murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippaand#8217;s husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia lovedand#151;and believed deadand#151;for nearly twenty years.
and#160;
Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesnand#8217;t believe him capable of murder, even though heand#8217;s led a life of lies. Especially when she discovers that Pippa had a few secrets of her ownand#151;some that may have been worth killing for.
Includes recipes.
Synopsis
Tricia Milesand#151;owner of Havenand#8217;t Got a Clue, the best mystery bookstore in Stoneham, New Hampshireand#151;once again plays amateur sleuth as she is unexpectedly reunited with a man from a chapter of her life she closed long agoand#133; and#160;
The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfortand#8217;s Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.
and#160;
But it wonand#8217;t be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippaand#8217;s murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippaand#8217;s husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia lovedand#151;and believed deadand#151;for nearly twenty years.
and#160;
Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesnand#8217;t believe him capable of murder, even though heand#8217;s led a life of lies. Especially when she discovers that Pippa had a few secrets of her ownand#151;some that may have been worth killing for.
Includes recipes.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Lorna Barrett presents another page-turning chapter in her Booktown Mystery series. This time mystery bookshop owner Tricia Miles is about to find out murder is no walk in the park
While out walking Sarge, her sisters bichon frise, Tricia is led by the agitated dog to a man lying in a gazebo. Shes startled when she recognizes Pete Renquist, the president of the Stoneham Historical Society, who appears to be suffering from cardiac arrest. When Pete later dies in the hospital, the discovery of a suspicious bruise and a puncture mark on his arm suggests he may have been murdered.
Haunted by Petes enigmatic last words to her, Tricia begins to consider who had a motive to kill her friend. Did Pete take his flirting too far, only to have a jealous husband teach him a lesson? Or did he discover something in the towns historical records that his killer wanted kept secret? Tricia is determined to get to the bottom of things before someone else becomes history
INCLUDES RECIPES
About the Author
A native Californian,
New York Times bestselling author
Kate Carlisle worked in television for many years before turning to writing. A lifelong fascination with the art and craft of bookbinding led her to write the Bibliophile Mysteries featuring Brooklyn Wainwright, whose bookbinding and restoration skills invariably uncover old secrets, treachery, and murder.