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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 weaponAfter 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 frownone of which might have been a motive for murder.While Tricia tries to help Angelicathe newly elected Chamber of Commerce presidentsolve 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, its doubly hard to focus on who buried Betsy in a tomb of tomes.
About the Author
The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorna Barrett's name on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it's her talent -- whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett -- that keeps her there. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s) . Lorna lives in Rochester, NY with her husband and two cats, Poppy and Emma.What others are saying about Lorna's books:"Barrett is skilled at making her characters flawed and fully believable."--Richard 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"Sheer entertainment. A good rollicking read."--Roundtable ReviewsIndulge yourself today! Pick up a Lorna Barrett Booktown mystery! For more information about Lorna and her books visit her blog at www.LornaBarrett.blogspot.com or her website: www.LornaBarrett.com
