The gripping, small-town, cosy bookish murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Frost and Judith Cutler, NEW for Summer 2026 (The Bookstore Mystery Series)
To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines…
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Bookstore owner and crime writer Jen is leaving her amateur sleuthing days behind her. She’s got a new novel to finish – if she could just figure out the final murderous twist. But, when the local high school Principal is murdered, Jen soon discovers that retiring is easier written than done.
The town is shocked when their beloved vet is named the prime suspect, but Jen knows he simply couldn’t have done it.
Now, it’s up to Jen to find the real killer, can she crack the case before they strike again?
Unravel the secrets of this gripping cozy bookish mystery novel! (The Bookstore Mystery Series)
She writes murder msyteries, and now she has to solve one…
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When an amnesiac man covered in blood mysteriously appears in the woods during her morning run, retired amateur sleuth, Jen, promises to stay away from the case. She has a murder mystery to write, and absolutely no interest in being involved in another case with the Riddleton police force. She just wants to run her bookshop, and write her next book, in peace.
But when the body of the millionaire developer Simeon Kirby turns up – the man who has been threatening Jen’s bookshop for years – Jen is thrust into the spotlight of a murder investigation once more.
When a police officer is wrongly accused of Simeon’s murder, Jen knows something’s not right. Every second counts as she races to find the real murderer before they can strike again. But can she right the wrongs of this murderous plot?
This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.
Readers are loving A Murderous Plot!
‘This an excellent, fun story which I highly recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer
‘I’ve quickly become a huge fan of this series, and A Muderous Plot did not disappoint me.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer
‘I really enjoyed everything about this story, and I absolutely recommend it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer
An absolutely charming, gripping, cozy bookshop-set mystery novel (The Bookstore Mystery Series)
She’s written murder mysteries before, but can she solve this real life cold case?
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Just as Jen sits down to start writing her next murder mystery novel, she stumbles across a chilling real-life case: a man who claims he’s been wrongly convicted for murder.
Time is running out for Jaylon as he needs a kidney transplant to save his life, something he’ll never receive while he’s in prison for murder.
Jen’s amateur sleuthing skills are pushed to their very limit as time is ticking to solve Jaylon’s case and save his life. Can she save him before his sentence to murder becomes a sentence to death?
This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.
Readers can’t put down Sentenced to Murder!
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‘I recommend this book to any mystery lover!’ NetGalley review
She loved writing the perfect murder mystery, but she never wanted to be written into one …
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Just as amateur sleuth Jen gets to work on her next book, the owner of the town’s rival bookstore is found murdered. Suspicions quickly turn to Jen, and she is forced to get back to sleuthing to clear her own name.
To make matters worse, customers for Ravenous Readers are slipping away as they hear of Jen’s alleged misdeeds. Time is ticking for Jen to prove her innocence and win back customers before the store closes forever.
But what will strike Jen first? Inspiration…or the killer?
Fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams will be hooked by this Christmas bookish cozy mystery, which will leave you guessing right up until the final page.
Readers and authors love The Bookstore Mystery Series!
‘Sue Minix has created a world any reader would love to escape to! When I reached the exciting ending I still wanted to hang out with what felt like my new friends!’ Jamie L. Adams,Author of The Ghost Town Mystery Series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A captivating cozy mystery with twists and turns in all the right places. Keeps you guessing right to the end!’ Christina Romeril, Author of A Killer Chocolate Mystery Series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved writing murder mysteries, until I was thrust into the centre of one …
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It’s Christmas in Riddleton and crime novelist turned amateur sleuth, Jen, is in desperate need of a cozy festive season running the town’s local bookstore.
But, between trying to drum up business for Ravenous Readers and attempting to finish her latest novel, Jen is totally run off her feet.
Matters get worse, however, when a man’s body is found outside the bookstore, along with a scrap of paper in his pocket with none other than Jen’s address on it!
To solve the murder – and clear her own name – Jen must, once again, become Riddleton’s best detective.
The stakes have never been higher and the pressure is on – but with the help of her best friend, Brittany, and trusty dog, Savannah, can Jen catch the killer, finish her novel and save Ravenous Readers before time runs out?
Fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams will be hooked by this Christmas bookish cozy mystery, which will leave you guessing right up until the final page.
Readers and authors love The Bookstore Mystery Series!
‘Sue Minix has created a world any reader would love to escape to! When I reached the exciting ending I still wanted to hang out with what felt like my new friends!’ Jamie L. Adams,Author of The Ghost Town Mystery Series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A captivating cozy mystery with twists and turns in all the right places. Keeps you guessing right to the end!’ Christina Romeril, Author of A Killer Chocolate Mystery Series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The plot is clever and well developed and the supporting characters are likable and add a great dimension to the overall story! I would highly recommend this book!’ Gillian Morrissey, crime novelist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A super cozy mystery… The perfect pick up for a weekend read by the fire. It has everything… Hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting. And a main character who is FIERCE” NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
