Synopses & Reviews
“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…
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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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"Move over Cabot Cove. Lorna Barrett's new cozy creation,
Murder Is Binding, has it all: wonderful old books, quirky characters, a clever mystery, and a cat named Miss Marple!" --Roberta Isleib, author of
Preaching to the Corpse and the Advice Column Mysteries "A mystery bookstore in a sleepy New England town, a cat named Miss Marple, a nasty murder and a determined heroine make Barrett's delightful debut mystery everything a cozy lover could want and more. Bravo!" --Leann Sweeney, author of the Yellow Rose Mystery Series
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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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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
Synopsis
The streets of Stoneham, New Hampsire are lined with bookstores...and paved with murder. When she moved to Stoneham, city slicker Tricia Miles met nothing but friendly faces. And when she opened her mystery bookstore, she met friendly competition. But when she finds Doris Gleason dead in her own cookbook store, killed by a carving knife, the atmosphere seems more cutthroat than cordial. Someone wanted to get their hands on the rare cookbook that Doris had recently purchased-and the locals think that someone is Tricia. To clear her name, Tricia will have to take a page out of one of her own mysteries-and hunt down someone who isn't killing by the book.
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Bookstore owner Tricia Miles has put up-and put up with-her uninvited college roommate for weeks. In return, Pammy has stolen $100. But the day she's kicked out, Pammy's found dead in a Dumpster, leaving loads of questions unanswered.
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.
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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
Tricia Miles, owner of the Haven?t Got a Clue bookstore, must solve her own mystery when a bestselling author is found dead in the washroom.
Synopsis
As the owner of Stoneham, New Hampshire's mystery bookstore
Haven't Got a Clue, Tricia Miles can figure out whodunit in the latest bestseller long before she gets to the last page. But when her friend is killed in a freak accident, Tricia must use her sleuthing skills to solve a murder mystery that promises to be much more sinister than the books on her shelves.
About the Author
LORNA BARRETT is the New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mystery series. She lives in Rochester, New York.