Murder at the Bookstore
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Author Description
“A super cozy mystery... The perfect pick up for a weekend read by the fire. It has everything... Hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting. And a main character who is FIERCE” NetGalley review She can write the perfect murder mystery... But can she solve one in real life? Meet Jen Dawson, mystery writer, coffee lover, and amateur detective? Crime writer Jen returns to her small hometown with a bestselling book behind her and a bad case of writer’s block. Finding sanctuary in the local bookstore, with an endless supply of coffee, Jen waits impatiently for inspiration to strike. But when the owner of the bookstore dies suddenly in mysterious circumstances, Jen has a real-life murder to solve. The stakes are suddenly higher when evidence places Jen at the scene of the crime and the reading of the will names her as the new owner of the bookstore... Can she crack the case and clear her name, before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams, this is an absolutely gripping new bookish cozy crime series that will have you hooked from the very first page. Readers adore Murder at the Bookstore: “Warm, amusing, and relatable... A very entertaining cozy mystery... A relaxing night-time read, and it was perfect for that... I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries” NetGalley review “I loved trying to figure out the murder before I got to the end. This was a cozy, page-turning read” NetGalley review “This ingenious author has written a cannot put down novel” NetGalley review
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A mystery writer finds herself entangled in a real-life murder when the local bookstore owner dies under suspicious circumstances. Jen Dawson, a successful mystery novelist, returns to her hometown seeking inspiration but finds herself facing a perplexing crime. The bookstore owner's sudden death, coupled with evidence placing Jen at the scene and naming her as the new owner in the will, creates a dangerous predicament. Jen must unravel the truth to clear her name and identify the killer before she becomes the next victim.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Jen Dawson, a mystery writer suffering from writer's block.
- Jen's return to her small hometown.
- The mysterious death of the local bookstore owner.
- Evidence that implicates Jen in the crime.
- Jen being named the new owner of the bookstore in the will.
- Jen's role as an amateur detective to solve the murder.
- The stakes are raised as Jen must solve the case to clear her name.
- A setting that includes a local bookstore and ample coffee.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This book is characterized by readers as a 'super cozy mystery' and a 'perfect pick up for a weekend read.' Reviewers highlight its blend of 'hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting,' with a 'fierce' main character. The narrative is praised for being 'warm, amusing, and relatable,' offering an 'entertaining' and 'relaxing night-time read.' Readers enjoyed the challenge of solving the murder before the conclusion, describing it as a 'cozy, page-turning read' from an 'ingenious author.'
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2023-01-19
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
000858463X
ISBN-13:
9780008584634
Fiction
Mystery
Cozy Mystery
Small Town
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