Murder by the Book (The Bookshop Detective)

Murder by the Book (The Bookshop Detective)

In Millbrook Cove, even the coziest bookshop can harbor deadly secrets... Olivia Paige thought inheriting her aunt's charming bookstore, The Dusty Tome, would lead to a quiet life surrounded by beloved stories. But when local author Janie Granger is found dead among the shelves, Olivia's world is turned upside down faster than you can say "whodunit." As Olivia digs into Janie's mysterious death, she uncovers a sinister conspiracy that has been simmering beneath Millbrook Cove's picturesque surface for decades. With a cast of suspects that includes the town's most prominent citizens, Olivia must navigate a maze of lies, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. Joined by the handsome but skeptical Detective Jack Harper, Olivia races against time to solve the case. But as she gets closer to the truth, the killer sets their sights on her. Can Olivia crack the code hidden in Janie's final manuscript before she becomes the next victim? "Murder by the Book" is a page-turning tale of small-town intrigue, unexpected romance, and the power of one woman's determination to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a thrilling edge, this debut novel will keep you guessing until the very last page. Step into The Dusty Tome, where every book tells a story – and some secrets are written in blood.