A Chapter of Suspects: A Novel Escape Mystery - Couverture souple

Cook, Walter

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ISBN 13 : 9798187195367

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

A Novel Escape: A Chapter of Suspects
A Cozy Murder Mystery with Bookstore Charm, Small‑Town Secrets, and a Golden Retriever Who Knows Better

Franklin, North Carolina is the sort of mountain town where the fog rolls in politely, the gossip arrives early, and the bookstore chalkboard is updated with more care than most government documents. Liz Whitaker has moved here to run A Novel Escape, the coziest bookshop in the Appalachians, alongside her mother Robin—herbalist, optimist, and occasional chaos generator.

The annual literary festival should be a delight: authors, bluegrass, hikers, and the kind of mild drama that pairs well with oat milk lattes. But when bestselling thriller author Douglas Farr arrives early—and then turns up dead in the Mystery Room—Franklin’s festival becomes considerably less festive.

Even worse? The prime suspect is Robin’s herbal tincture.

Liz is many things—bookstore owner, reluctant festival organizer, golden‑retriever wrangler—but she is absolutely not letting her mother take the fall for a murder committed in her own shop. With Gus (the golden retriever with impeccable instincts) and Deputy Noah Caldwell (steady, observant, and inconveniently handsome) at her side, Liz begins untangling a web of festival egos, old grudges, suspiciously dramatic authors, and one ominous note that reads: Don’t do it here.

In Franklin, everyone has a story. Some of them are true. Some of them are useful. And one of them is murder.

Perfect for Fans of:

• Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club

• Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s Mysteries

• Bookstore cozies with humor and heart

• Small‑town mysteries full of lovable characters

• Golden retrievers who know more than they let on

What You’ll Love:

• A charming Appalachian bookstore at the heart of the mystery

• A warm, witty ensemble cast with secrets of their own

• A mother‑daughter duo who balance chaos with affection

• A slow‑burn connection between Liz and Deputy Noah

• A mystery that’s clever, cozy, and satisfyingly twisty

• Humor woven through every chapter—never too sharp, always just right

• A golden retriever who is, frankly, the best detective in town

The Cozy Mystery You’ll Want to Recommend to Everyone

As Liz digs deeper, she discovers that Farr’s death is tied to a long‑buried literary scandal, a stolen manuscript, and a festival guest who’s been running from the truth for years. But Franklin is a town that protects its own—and Liz is determined to uncover the real killer before her mother’s reputation becomes the next casualty.

Warm, witty, atmospheric, and irresistibly charming, A Novel Escape: A Chapter of Suspects is a cozy murder mystery that celebrates community, second chances, and the stories that hold us together. Perfect for readers who want their mysteries clever but comforting, their characters quirky but lovable, and their endings deeply satisfying.

Welcome to Franklin. Mind the fog. Trust the dog. And remember: in this town, the truth always finds its way to the surface—usually with a little help from the bookstore.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798187195367
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 227
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg