ABOUT THE BOOK:
Tricia Miles—owner of Haven’t Got a Clue, the
best mystery bookstore in Stoneham, New Hampshire—once
again plays amateur sleuth as she is unexpectedly reunited
with a man from a chapter of her life she closed long ago...
The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfort’s Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.
But it won’t be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippa’s murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippa’s husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved—and believed dead—for nearly twenty years.
Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesn’t believe him capable of murder, even though he’s led a life of lies. Especially when she discovers that Pippa had a few secrets of her own—some that may have been worth killing for.
Includes recipes.
The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfort’s Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.
But it won’t be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippa’s murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippa’s husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved—and believed dead—for nearly twenty years.
Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesn’t believe him capable of murder, even though he’s led a life of lies. Especially when she discovers that Pippa had a few secrets of her own—some that may have been worth killing for.
Includes recipes.
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).
AN EXCERPT FROM MURDER ON THE HALF SHELF:
AN EXCERPT FROM MURDER ON THE HALF SHELF:
The overloaded luggage trolley bumped along the sidewalk, following
Tricia Miles like an overgrown puppy. Ninety percent of the bags
belonged to her sister, Angelica, whom Tricia trailed after. Head held
high,marching along like a majorette, Angelica led the way to the Sheer
Comfort Inn. When she stopped dead, Tricia nearly ran into her. “Tricia,
you must keep up,” she admonished.
Tricia steadied herself and the weight of the luggage nearly toppled the little metal trolley, taking her with it. “Tell me again why you’ve dragged me along on this little outing.”
“My dear Tricia, for a little sister-to-sister bonding. It’ll be just like camping,” Angelica gushed, looking up at the lovely Victorian home before them, and waving an arm to take it all in. The movement made her stumble on her three-inch heels, jostling the enormous suitcase, the corner of which dug into the back of Tricia’s leg.
“Camping?” she nearly wailed. She’d brought only a small duffel with a nightshirt and a change of clothes, whereas Angelica had her big shocking pink Pierre Cardin suitcase, plus she had saddled Tricia with her overnight bag, a cosmetic bag, and a small cooler filled with snacks. while Angelica carried only her enormous purse.
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Tricia steadied herself and the weight of the luggage nearly toppled the little metal trolley, taking her with it. “Tell me again why you’ve dragged me along on this little outing.”
“My dear Tricia, for a little sister-to-sister bonding. It’ll be just like camping,” Angelica gushed, looking up at the lovely Victorian home before them, and waving an arm to take it all in. The movement made her stumble on her three-inch heels, jostling the enormous suitcase, the corner of which dug into the back of Tricia’s leg.
“Camping?” she nearly wailed. She’d brought only a small duffel with a nightshirt and a change of clothes, whereas Angelica had her big shocking pink Pierre Cardin suitcase, plus she had saddled Tricia with her overnight bag, a cosmetic bag, and a small cooler filled with snacks. while Angelica carried only her enormous purse.
The occasion?...TO READ THE REST OF THIS EXCERPT, VISIT THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE HERE.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 223 Newer› Newest»This sounds like a good cozy mystery. I would like to see who the murderer is.
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The seventh Booktown book was just released--I didn't realize I was two behind! And she supplies us with many recipes from Tricia's sister, Angelica!
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This sounds interesting. I'd like to find out who killed Pippa. And, why is Harry Tyler going by the name of Jon Comfort?
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