Synopses & Reviews
The New York Times bestselling author of Not the Killing Type is back in Booktown with another page-turning mystery. Bookstore owner Tricia Miles and her sister, Angelica, must put their problems on the shelf to catch a killer who turns a bookcase into a murder weaponand#133; After cranky Chamber of Commerce receptionist Betsy Dittmeyer is crushed by a fallen bookcase, the next item to be read is her will, which is packed with surprises. It seems Betsy was hiding volumes of secrets behind her perpetual frownand#151;one of which might have been a motive for murder.
While Tricia tries to help Angelicaand#151;the newly elected Chamber of Commerce presidentand#151;solve the mystery, she discovers a hidden chapter in her own family history. And with her ex-husband and the chief of police vying for her affections, itand#8217;s doubly hard to focus on who buried Betsy in a tomb of tomes.
But Tricia and Angelica will need to watch their step carefully to make sure the killer doesnand#8217;t catch them between the stacks.
Review
Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Booktown Mysteries
“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, Edgar® finalist and author of One Was a Soldier
“Lorna Barretts new cozy creation…has it all: wonderful old books, quirky characters, a clever mystery, and a cat named Miss Marple!”—Roberta Isleib, author of Asking for Murder
“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, author of The Cat, the Mill and the Murder
“Barrett is skilled at making her characters flawed and fully believable.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Tightly plotted and paced to keep you turning the pages, this series is indeed getting better with each book.”—Gumshoe Review
“Charming…An engaging whodunit.”—Publishers Weekly
Review
Praise for theand#160;New York Times Bestselling Booktown Mysteries
and#8220;Lorna Barrett never fails to offer a suspenseful cozy mystery.and#8221;and#8212;Cozy Mystery Book Review
and#8220;Strong writing from [Barrett] continues in this delightful, and often funny, mystery series about a town that lives and dies by the love of books.and#8221;and#8212;Kingand#8217;s River Life
and#8220;Chock-full of interesting suspects and a surprising denouement.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;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.and#8221;and#8212;Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of Through the Evil Days
and#8220;Charming . . . The mix of books, cooking, and an engaging whodunit will leave cozy fans eager for the new installment.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly
and#8220;Wonderful old books, quirky characters, a clever mystery, and a cat named Miss Marple!and#8221;and#8212;Roberta Isleib, author of Asking for Murder
and#8220;A mystery bookstore in a sleepy New England town, a cat named Miss Marple, a nasty murder, and a determined heroine make Barrettand#8217;s delightful debut mystery everything a cozy lover could want and more. Bravo!and#8221;and#8212;Leann Sweeney, author of The Cat, the Mill and the Murder
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Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Lorna Barrett is back in town Booktown, that is with another page-turning mystery. This time bookstore owner Tricia Miles and her sister, Angelica, put their own problems on the shelf to catch a killer who turns a bookcase into a murder weapon
Cranky Chamber of Commerce receptionist Betsy Dittmeyer is done reading people the riot act. After she s crushed by a fallen bookcase, the next item to be read is her last will and testament which is packed with surprises. It soon comes to light that Betsy was hiding volumes of dark secrets behind that perpetual frown of hers and one of them just might have been a motive for murder.
While Tricia tries to help Angelica the newly elected Chamber of Commerce president and Betsy s boss solve the mystery, she discovers a hidden chapter in her own family history that rocks her to her very core. And with her ex-husband and the chief of police vying for her affections, it s doubly hard to focus on who might have buried Betsy in a tomb of tomes.
But as Tricia and Angelica try to read between the lines, they need to watch their step and make sure the killer doesn t catch them between the stacks."
About the Author
Lorna Barrett is the New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries, including Not the Killing Type and Murder on the Half Shelf. She lives in Rochester, New York.