Newly retired mystery writer Charley James returns to her small hometown only to find herself amidst a reallife murder mystery in this first book in the brand new Cozy Bookshop mystery series by awardwinning and national bestselling author T.C. LoTempio. I was hooked from start to finish! Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop mysteries, on Eat, Drink and Drop Dead Thirtyyearold 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 longterm friend and baker Zane who is about to open a charming double store front. But while Zane is ready to open her caf, 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 Sheilas body in a chest in the stores 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 Sheilas murder Sheppardstyle 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...

Binding: Hardback;240 pages; Publisher: Canongate Books; Classification: FF; Weight: 488 g; Dimensions: 146 x 224 x 24

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