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Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrooked Lane Books
ISBN-101683314395
ISBN-139781683314394
eBay Product ID (ePID)240202450
Product Key Features
Book TitleMurder for the Books
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicMystery & Detective / Cozy, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, Mystery & Detective / General
GenreFiction
AuthorVictoria Gilbert
Book SeriesA Blue Ridge Library Mystery Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for A Murder for the Books: "Gilbert's series kickoff offers an intricate mystery, an interesting look at the past, and a clever and determined heroine." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut mystery and series launch by a former librarian is an intriguing cozy that combines historical tidbits, a taste of the supernatural, a budding romance, and humor. Fans of Miranda James and Jenn McKinlay will welcome a new librarian sleuth to the fold." -- Library Journal "Captivating...Cozy fans will look forward to seeing more of the appealing Amy." -- Publishers Weekly "Nicely framed by details of library work and research." -- Booklist "As cozy mysteries go, this is one of the best." -- New York Journal of Books "The perfect cozy mystery. The characters are interesting and can easily be seen as people you might know. The town sounds delightfully quirky with the beautiful setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. I can't wait to read the next book in the series." -- Killer Nashville "This book pulled me in from the first, humorous paragraph. Spunky librarian Amy will delight readers with her wit and research skills as she solves both modern day and historical murders. A captivating cast of secondary characters and a dollop of romance add spice to this promising debut. I can't wait for the next in the series." --Laura DiSilverio, national bestselling and award-winning author of the Readaholics Book Club mysteries "An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!" --Amanda Flower, Agatha Award-winning author of Assaulted Caramel "Victoria Gilbert delivers an entertaining mystery with a sizzle of romance, a dash of history and a scintillating hint of the supernatural. Cozy readers will find all the right elements to curl up and have fun." --Victoria Abbott author of the award-winning Book Collector mysteries "Small towns hide big secrets, and Taylorsford is no exception--a perfect cozy setting with eccentric locals, a handsome neighbor, and a wise, determined librarian who turns detective to solve a decades-old murder. Great fun!" --Julia Buckley, author of the Writer's Apprentice mysteries "Gilbert keeps readers wondering till the tale's rewarding conclusion, one that they will not see coming and that will leave them wanting more from the author." -- IndiePicks Magazine, Praise for A Murder for the Books : "This book pulled me in from the first, humorous paragraph. Spunky librarian Amy will delight readers with her wit and research skills as she solves both modern day and historical murders. A captivating cast of secondary characters and a dollop of romance add spice to this promising debut . I can't wait for the next in the series." --Laura DiSilverio, national bestselling and award-winning author of the Readaholics Book Club mysteries "An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!" --Amanda Flower, Agatha Award-winning author of Assaulted Caramel "Victoria Gilbert delivers an entertaining mystery with a sizzle of romance, a dash of history and a scintillating hint of the supernatural. Cozy readers will find all the right elements to curl up and have fun." --Victoria Abbott author of the award-winning Book Collector mysteries "Small towns hide big secrets, and Taylorsford is no exception--a perfect cozy setting with eccentric locals, a handsome neighbor, and a wise, determined librarian who turns detective to solve a decades-old murder. Great fun !" --Julia Buckley, author of the Writer's Apprentice mysteries, Praise for A Murder for the Books : "Gilbert's series kickoff offers an intricate mystery, an interesting look at the past, and a clever and determined heroine." -- Kirkus Reviews " Captivating ...Cozy fans will look forward to seeing more of the appealing Amy." -- Publishers Weekly "Gilbert keeps readers wondering till the tale's rewarding conclusion, one that they will not see coming and that will leave them wanting more from the author." -- IndiePicks Magazine "This book pulled me in from the first, humorous paragraph. Spunky librarian Amy will delight readers with her wit and research skills as she solves both modern day and historical murders. A captivating cast of secondary characters and a dollop of romance add spice to this promising debut . I can't wait for the next in the series." --Laura DiSilverio, national bestselling and award-winning author of the Readaholics Book Club mysteries "An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!" --Amanda Flower, Agatha Award-winning author of Assaulted Caramel "Victoria Gilbert delivers an entertaining mystery with a sizzle of romance, a dash of history and a scintillating hint of the supernatural. Cozy readers will find all the right elements to curl up and have fun." --Victoria Abbott author of the award-winning Book Collector mysteries "Small towns hide big secrets, and Taylorsford is no exception--a perfect cozy setting with eccentric locals, a handsome neighbor, and a wise, determined librarian who turns detective to solve a decades-old murder. Great fun !" --Julia Buckley, author of the Writer's Apprentice mysteries, Praise for A Murder for the Books : "Gilbert's series kickoff offers an intricate mystery, an interesting look at the past, and a clever and determined heroine." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut mystery and series launch by a former librarian is an intriguing cozy that combines historical tidbits, a taste of the supernatural, a budding romance, and humor. Fans of Miranda James and Jenn McKinlay will welcome a new librarian sleuth to the fold." -- Library Journal " Captivating ...Cozy fans will look forward to seeing more of the appealing Amy." -- Publishers Weekly " Nicely framed by details of library work and research." -- Booklist "As cozy mysteries go, this is one of the best ." -- NY Journal of Books "The perfect cozy mystery. The characters are interesting and can easily be seen as people you might know. The town sounds delightfully quirky with the beautiful setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. I can't wait to read the next book in the series." -- Killer Nashville "This book pulled me in from the first, humorous paragraph. Spunky librarian Amy will delight readers with her wit and research skills as she solves both modern day and historical murders. A captivating cast of secondary characters and a dollop of romance add spice to this promising debut . I can't wait for the next in the series." --Laura DiSilverio, national bestselling and award-winning author of the Readaholics Book Club mysteries "An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!" --Amanda Flower, Agatha Award-winning author of Assaulted Caramel "Victoria Gilbert delivers an entertaining mystery with a sizzle of romance, a dash of history and a scintillating hint of the supernatural. Cozy readers will find all the right elements to curl up and have fun." --Victoria Abbott author of the award-winning Book Collector mysteries "Small towns hide big secrets, and Taylorsford is no exception--a perfect cozy setting with eccentric locals, a handsome neighbor, and a wise, determined librarian who turns detective to solve a decades-old murder. Great fun !" --Julia Buckley, author of the Writer's Apprentice mysteries "Gilbert keeps readers wondering till the tale's rewarding conclusion, one that they will not see coming and that will leave them wanting more from the author." -- IndiePicks Magazine
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisFleeing a disastrous love affair, university librarian Amy Webber moves in with her aunt in a quiet, historic mountain town in Virginia. She quickly busies herself with managing a charming public library that requires all her attention with its severe lack of funds and overabundance of eccentric patrons. The last thing she needs is a new, available neighbor whose charm lures her into trouble. Dancer-turned-teacher and choreographer Richard Muir inherited the farmhouse next door from his great-uncle, Paul Dassin. But town folklore claims the house's original owner was poisoned by his wife, who was an outsider. It quickly became water under the bridge, until she vanished after her sensational 1925 murder trial. Determined to clear the name of the woman his great-uncle loved, Richard implores Amy to help him investigate the case. Amy is skeptical until their research raises questions about the culpability of the town's leading families... including her own. When inexplicable murders plunge the quiet town into chaos, Amy and Richard must crack open the books to reveal a cruel conspiracy and lay a turbulent past to rest in A Murder for the Books , the first installment of Victoria Gilbert's Blue Ridge Library mysteries., Fleeing a disastrous love affair, university librarian Amy Webber moves in with her aunt in a quiet, historic mountain town in Virginia. She quickly busies herself with managing a charming public library that requires all her attention with its severe lack of funds and overabundance of eccentric patrons. The last thing she needs is a new, available neighbor whose charm lures her into trouble. Dancer-turned-teacher and choreographer Richard Muir inherited the farmhouse next door from his great-uncle, Paul Dassin. But town folklore claims the house's original owner was poisoned by his wife, who was an outsider. It quickly became water under the bridge, until she vanished after her sensational 1925 murder trial. Determined to clear the name of the woman his great-uncle loved, Richard implores Amy to help him investigate the case. Amy is skeptical until their research raises questions about the culpability of the town's leading families... including her own. When inexplicable murders plunge the quiet town into chaos, Amy and Richard must crack open the books to reveal a cruel conspiracy and lay a turbulent past to rest in A Murder for the Books, the first installment of Victoria Gilbert's Blue Ridge Library mysteries., Librarian Amy Webber must archive overdue crimes and deadly rumors before a killer strikes again in her new Virginia home in Victoria Gilbert's charming series debut.
LC Classification NumberPS3607
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- Jan 25, 2018
Light reading for a rainy day or time at the beach!
If you like the Aurora Teagarden books by Charlaine Harris, then you will like this book. It is very similar - the main character is even a librarian!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
