Description
Description
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 thrilled when the mystery-themed book festival she sets up to revive the dwindling fortunes of her workplace and sanctuary seems poised for success. But events take a shocking turn when a body is discovered hidden behind the shelves, and it's revealed that the victim is Annie's old college acquaintance.
Determined to ensure the festival's success and save the small town of Redwood Grove from a killer, Annie begins piecing together clues with the help of her friends. But as the list of suspects grows longer - a local boutique-owner, an envious old classmate, a bitter ex-boyfriend - Annie is drawn deeper into the case.
With the aid of her old criminology professor-turned-detective, can Annie unmask the murderer before they turn her festival into a real-life whodunit?
Full of lovable, quirky characters and small-town charm, The Body in the Bookstore serves up an irresistible blend of intrigue for fans of cozy crime including Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham, M.C. Beaton and Leslie Meier.
What readers say about Ellie Alexander's cozy crime:
"Couldn't put it down!!! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"An exceptional storyteller.... just when you think you have it figured out, there's another twist." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"What a great author! She draws you in and keeps you engaged from start to finish." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Wow. I didn't see the plot twist coming. I love this book." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A wonderful cozy mystery!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A consummate storyteller who makes you feel as though you could book a trip to the area." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A delightful cozy mystery that will keep you turning pages." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Oh how I love this series! This book had me guessing who done it right up until the killer was revealed... I just can't wait to see what's next." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My favorite cozy mystery series!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Knocked me out of my seat!!! Loved this first book and I am eagerly waiting the next... Five stars hands down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Kept me glued to the page as I raced to find out whodunit. A winner!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This book was AMAZING! A great start to a new series... I can't wait to read more!" Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Absolutely loved this!!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea whodunit until it was revealed... I love a good twist!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Unputdownable cozy mystery!! This was such a fun read, I could not get enough. It felt like a classic Hercule Poirot or Benoit Blanc mystery. Perfection!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Ellie Alexander has done it AGAIN!! As cozy mysteries go this is one of the coziest... So good I devoured it in one sitting." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"What a magnificent read! A perfect cozy mystery." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"ELLIE ALEXANDER HAS A NEW SERIES!!!!! I immediately wanted to hop on a flight to Redwood Grove to take part in the festival and meet Annie, her friends, co-workers, and townspeople. The characters and the setting seemed so real. I'm looking forward to book two..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A page-turner. Ellie Alexander has once again proven herself as the queen of cozy mysteries." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I have loved every series Ellie has written so far and this one did not disappoint! I truly was hooked and I stayed up way too late because I just needed to finish the book." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I simply loved everything about The Body in the Bookstore. With enough mystery references to make my mystery-loving heart soar, the story runs at a fast pace and leaves readers absolutely enthralled." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I'm SO happy, this was brilliant! Wonderful and exactly what I want in a cozy." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This cozy mystery is a mystery book-lover's dream... Should be on every cozy mystery-lover's list." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I love cozy mysteries, and I enjoyed this one so much! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out whodunit." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Dang, I did not see that ending coming... I couldn't put the book down, I enjoyed it so much! I had so much fun reading this book. I recommend!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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