Off the Books - (Novel Idea Mystery) by Lucy Arlington (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Literary agent and amateur sleuth Lila Wilkins is back to seal the deal in the New York Times bestselling Novel Idea Mystery series.

Lila is showcasing some of her biggest authors at a bridal expo. But when the joyous event turns deadly, she'll have to figure out who penned the perfect crime...

The Novel Idea Literary Agency has planned a wedding-themed week for Inspiration Valley, celebrating not only North Carolina's best vendors but also some of the agency's most popular bridal books. The fact that Lila can use the event to plan her own impending nuptials is just the icing on the cake.

But wedding bells turn to warning bells when Lila finds a dead man facedown in the frosting. Soon it's discovered that the victim was connected to several Novel Idea authors, all of whom quickly become suspects in the case. It's up to Lila and her fellow agents to find the real killer before one of their clients winds up scribbling stories from behind bars...

Review Quotes

Praise for the Novel Idea mysteries

"Nice plotting for the characters to work with, interesting sub-plots as well, and enough clues to make your head spin."--Kings River Life Magazine

"[Arlington] excels at describing bucolic North Carolina. Think Kate Carlisle for her intergenerational ensemble style or Mark de Castrique's series for regional Tar Heel flavor."--Library Journal

"[A] smart whodunit filled with well-drawn and interesting characters."--Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Arlington has created the perfect setting for this cozy series."--Escape with Dollycas into a Good Book

"[A] fabulous series."--Dru's Book Musings

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Lucy Arlington is the pen name of Susan Furlong. The concept for the Novel Idea Mysteries was originated by the New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams and Sylvia May. Together, they penned the first three novels of the series. Susan continues their legacy with the new books in the series.