Murder in the Book Lovers Loft

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For bibliophiles who love Rita Mae Brown and Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams is sure to delight with her newest novel set at Virginia's book-themed resort, Storyton Hall. It's the perfect getaway for book lovers, but when resort manager Jane Steward tries to take a quick break of her own, it leads to a real-life mystery that's far from relaxing . . . Jane and her fiance, Edwin, are headed to the North Carolina coast for a much-needed vacation. Their harborside loft has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and breathtaking views, but Jane's hopes of exploring the town with her man are stymied when Edwin steps on a stingray. Things take an even less romantic turn when Jane stumbles across a dead body . . . Instead of taking leisurely beach strolls, Jane is suddenly on a literary chase through time, unearthing a dark secret in her family tree that threatens all she holds dear back in Storyton. And it'll take a whole village to help her make amends for the past-and stop a madman bent on exacting justice in the present.

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Praise for the Book Retreat Mystery Series by Ellery Adams:

A literary mystery with a puckish hint of Nancy Drew. Kirkus Reviews on Murder On The Poet's Walk

Love Chopped and mysteries This delightful character-driven cozy is just the treat for you. Kirkus Reviews on Murder in the Cookbook Nook

Creating a group of suspects that will keep readers intrigued until the last page, Ellery Adams has proven one thing with this
book: this is one series that should and will go on for a long time to come. In fact, the author has done such a brilliant job, readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there. Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

Ellery does a wonderful job in capturing the essence of this whodunit with a visually descriptive narrative that not only lends itself to engaging dialogue but also seeing the action through the eyes of Jane and her fellow characters. Drus Book Musings

Combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine, and an interesting setting in a whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall. The Richmond Times-Dispatch on Murder in the Paperback Parlor

This enchanting blend of mystery and fantasy succeeds in feeling timely and grounded, although few budding librarians would have sword training on their rsum. Book and mystery lovers alike will rejoice in this extraordinarily unique, exuberantly fun series. Kings River Life Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

Adams hooks the reader into the story instantly... I highly recommend booking a room at Storyton Hall and hanging out with Jane, her great-aunt, and uncle, the employees who are family, and her girlfriends, The Cover Girls. Cozy Mystery Book Reviews on Murder in the Reading Room

Author Bio

Ellery Adams is the New York Times bestselling author of two cookbooks and over thirty mysteries, including the Book Retreat Mysteries, The Secret, Book, & Scone Society series, the Books by the Bay Mysteries, and the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries. A native New Yorker, she has had a lifelong love affair with stories, food, rescue animals, and large bodies of water. When not working on her next novel, she reads, bakes, gardens, spoils her three cats, and rearranges her bookshelves. She lives with her husband and two children in Chapel Hill, NC. For more information and lists of bibliotherapy suggestions, please visit ElleryAdamsMysteries.com.