A Body at the Book Fair
- Authors: Ellie Alexander
- Series: Book 6 in the Secret Bookcase Mystery series
- Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery
- Rank:Top 100 in Best Cozy Animal Mysteries on AmazonTop 100 in Best Amateur Sleuths on Amazon
- Rating: 4.4 based on 530 reviews
- Release Date: June 2, 2025
- Print length: 236 pages (Paperback)
About the book
In the exciting conclusion of The Secret Bookcase series, Annie Murray races against time to unravel the ultimate plot twist...
Life is going well for Annie: she has found solace at the Secret Bookcase, her adored Agatha Christie-themed mystery bookstore in the charming town of Redwood Grove, and is close to launching her own detective agency. However, she is still haunted by one unsolved mystery: the murder of her best friend Scarlet a decade ago.
As Annie travels to Santa Clara for the annual book fair, she is eager to meet fellow book enthusiasts. Additionally, she has a secret agenda - she will be near Silicon Summit Partners, the influential investment firm she suspects was involved in Scarlet's death. When a colleague in the industry is killed at the book fair, Annie is the first to investigate. The list of suspects includes a famous author with questionable motives, a rival with a grudge, and even a sweet grandmother fulfilling her lifelong dream of owning a bookstore.
With her partner in bookselling and crime-solving, Fletcher, acting as her trusted companion, can Annie apprehend the murderer before they strike again? Will this mission distract her from seeking justice for her beloved friend Scarlet?
This delightful and wholesome cozy mystery will challenge you to guess the outcome until the very end. A must-read for those who enjoy works by Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham, and M.C. Beaton, as well as all book enthusiasts.