The Body in the Bookstore

About the book

Behind the shelves of The Secret Bookcase, where the sun slants through the windows onto rows of classic crime novels, a body lies...

Bookseller Annie Murray is excited about the mystery-themed book festival she organized to boost her struggling workplace. However, things take a dramatic turn when a body is found hidden behind the shelves, and it turns out to be Annie's old college acquaintance.

Determined to ensure the success of the festival and protect Redwood Grove from the killer, Annie starts gathering clues with the help of her friends. As the list of suspects grows – a local boutique owner, a jealous old classmate, a resentful ex-boyfriend – Annie finds herself getting more involved in the investigation.

With the assistance of her former criminology professor turned detective, can Annie uncover the murderer before they turn her festival into a real-life whodunit?

Featuring endearing, quirky characters and the charm of a small town, The Body in the Bookstore offers a captivating mix of mystery for cozy crime fans, reminiscent of authors like Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham, and M.C. Beaton.