A Very Novel Murder

About the book

Running a detective agency above her beloved bookstore was the ideal business plan for Annie Murray, at least until her first case involved a suspicious death right on her doorstep.

June Munrow, an elderly resident of Redwood Grove, Annie’s hometown, firmly believes that Kelly Taylor's recent drowning was not the tragic accident it was made out to be. Despite the police's conclusions, June is determined to uncover the truth and hires the Novel Detectives to assist her.

As Annie delves into Kelly's life, she uncovers a complex web of secrets involving Kelly's relationships, a strange landlord, and a mysterious roommate. Everyone connected to Kelly appears to be concealing something, and the more Annie investigates, the more perplexing the case becomes.

Will Annie, with her unique blend of curiosity and compassion, be able to piece together the clues and solve her first official case before she finds herself in over her head?

If you enjoy authors like Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham, and M.C. Beaton, then this delightful cozy mystery, filled with small-town secrets and bookish charm, is sure to keep you flipping pages late into the night.