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- 2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN PRIZE for Buried in a Good Book"In 'Keystone Kops'-style scenes set around the morgue, a muddy mountain, and the hardware store, bones and books disappear and reappear...[On Spine of Death] is a quirky story for those who enjoy funny cozies.
- Author(s): Tamara Berry
- 408 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: By the Book Mysteries
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"This case isn't just cold, it's practically frozen shut ... In the aftermath of solving their first murder, bestselling author Tess Harrow and her teenage daughter Gertrude have decided to stay in Winthrop permanently. Now that they've made some updates to their cabin in the woods, they're turning to the family hardware store that Tess inherited and converting it into the town's first independent bookstore. But when renovations unearth bones from a cold case and send them toppling--literally--onto Tess's head, the work comes to a grinding halt. With the whole town convinced that her grandfather was a serial killer, Tess has to call in a fellow horror author for reinforcements. Together, they'll come up with a perfect story to make all the clues fit ... and solve a mystery more than thirty years in the making"--Book Synopsis
2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN PRIZE for Buried in a Good Book
"In 'Keystone Kops'-style scenes set around the morgue, a muddy mountain, and the hardware store, bones and books disappear and reappear...[On Spine of Death] is a quirky story for those who enjoy funny cozies."--Library Journal
Bestselling author Tess Harrow and her teenage daughter Gertrude have decided to make Winthrop their home. Their cabin is fixed up and now they're turning to the family hardware store that Tess inherited from her late grandfather into the town's first independent bookstore.
But when renovations unearth bones from a cold case and send them toppling--literally--onto Tess's head, the work comes to a grinding halt. With the whole town convinced that her grandfather was a serial killer, Tess has to call in a fellow horror author for reinforcements. Together, they'll come up with a perfect story to make all the clues fit...and solve a mystery more than thirty years in the making.
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"A prospective bookstore owner learns that renovations can be murder...juggling one snarky sheriff, one junior G-man, and three skeletons [attempts to overwhelm] Berry's seasoned heroine." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Berry's sequel to Buried in a Good Book is a quirky story for those who enjoy funny cozies." -- Library Journal
"Funny, smart and moving." -- Criminal Element
"This cozy mystery zips along at a fast pace, filled with twists and turns and red herrings aplenty, with never a dull moment... With an entertaining mixture of humour and mystery, nonstop action and a cast of quirky characters, this will appeal to fans of fun, bookish cozy mysteries." -- Mystery and Suspense
Dimensions (Overall): 7.0 Inches (H) x 4.7 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .48 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 408
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: By the Book Mysteries
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Tamara Berry
Language: English
Street Date: November 29, 2022
TCIN: 86045860
UPC: 9781728248639
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-1998
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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- 2 years ago
Tess Harrow has decided to turn her grandfather’s old hardware store into a bookstore, which requires quite a bit of work. Unfortunately, that work uncovers two sets of bones – both from women who had disappeared from town without a trace years ago and years apart from each other. Worried that her late grandfather will become convicted in public opinion if not by the law, she starts looking into the case. But can Tess figure out what really happened? Honestly, my teaser just scratches the surface of what is going on in this twisty book. There were some creative surprises, yet everything came together for a logical climax. There was one plot point that felt a little out there to me, but it was minor. And that’s saying something, too, since this is a wacky book with plenty of laughs along the way. I do appreciate the subtle change in tone as we get closer to reaching the climax. The characters, while a bit wacky as well, are still grounded enough to make us care about the outcome. If you are looking for something twisty and fun, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.