Murder on the Books
Mystery Bookshop, Book 1
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Murder on the Books
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Narrated by:
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Christa Lewis
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By:
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T. C. LoTempio
About this listen
Thirty-year-old Charlotte James, better known to her mystery fans as C. J. Barrett, decides to take a break from writing her popular Steve Sheppard mystery series. Leaving New York City, she moves back to her hometown of Austin to wind down, recuperate, and maybe come up with some new ideas for her books.
Settling into her new life, Charley reunites with her long-term friend and baker Zane who is about to open a charming double store front. But while Zane is ready to open her café, her business partner Sheila unexpectedly departs town, bailing on her bookshop and leaving nothing but a note behind.
Charley is more than happy to take over, but when she finds Sheila's body in a chest in the store's basement, things take a dramatic turn. Now Charley has to juggle the opening of her bookshop, a stoic but attractive Philadelphia detective, and a stray cat, all while solving Sheila's murder Sheppard-style before the killer can strike again!
Fans of Jenn McKinlay, Ellery Adams, Lucy Connelly, Lauren Elliott, and Ellie Alexander will love this cozy mystery "featuring a plucky, likable heroine, plenty of suspense [and] unexpected twists" (Booklist).
©2025 T.C. LoTempio (P)2025 Tantor MediaSuccessful mystery writer Charley James returns to her quaint hometown while struggling with writer's block, only to find herself in the middle of a real-life murder mystery - side note, as someone who comes from a small town, I find it hard to believe that no one in town knows she's a famous author but with disbelief suspended.
Zane had been about to open her bakery in one half of a double storefront with her business partner Sheila, until Shelia leaves town suddenly, leaving only a note. Within days of her arrival, Charley is set to open a bookshop, having been persuaded by her longtime friend, Zane. While getting the bookshop ready to open, Charley discovers Sheila's body in the basement.
A slow-burning romance is included, adding to the conflict and contributing both tension and lightness to the plot. I think you'll like this book if you enjoy cosy mysteries, that include bookshops, bakeries or with a touch of romance ... or if you enjoy books that have a cat with main character energy (for example The Widows' Guide to... series by Amanda Ashby)
Thank you to Netgalley and Severn for this ARC.
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Body Count = 1
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The cat has main character energy!
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