Murder on the Books

Newly retired mystery writer Charley James returns to her small hometown only to find herself amidst a...
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Author: Toni Lotempio
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Murder on the Books by Lotempio, Toni

Murder on the Books

$29.99

Murder on the Books

$29.99
Author: Toni Lotempio
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Newly retired mystery writer Charley James returns to her small hometown only to find herself amidst a real-life murder mystery in this first book in the brand new Cozy Bookshop mystery series by award-winning 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

Thirty-year-old 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 long-term friend and baker Zane who is about to open a charming double store front. But while Zane is ready to open her café, 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 Sheila's body in a chest in the store's 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 Sheila's murder Sheppard-style before the killer can strike again!

Fans of Jenn McKinlay, Ellery Adams, Lucy Connelly, Lauren Elliott, and Ellie Alexander will love this "Hallmark Mystery movie in book format!" (Cozy Crime Mystery).

Author: Toni Lotempio
Publisher: Severn House
Published: 07/01/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781448315260


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2025 pg. 36

About the Author
Lotempio, Toni: - T.C. LoTempio is the award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Nick and Nora Mysteries, the Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries, the Cat Rescue Mysteries, the Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mysteries, and the brand-new Cozy Bookshop Mysteries. Born in New York City, she now resides in Phoenix, Arizona with her two cats, Maxx and Rocco. Rocco prides himself on being the inspiration for her Nick and Nora series.

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