Murder’s the Word: 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)
By Sue Minix
To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines…
“Nail biting crescendo of an ending!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Full of twists and turns!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Y’all just have to pick up this book to find out!!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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?
To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines…
“Nail biting crescendo of an ending!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Full of twists and turns!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Y’all just have to pick up this book to find out!!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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?