“Quirky main characters, lyrical dialogue, and a story sure to appeal to bookworms as well as cozy mystery fans are all elements that give this novel a distinctive voice…A clever mystery and intriguing supporting cast round out the mix, along with a hint of promising romance.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
Description
Jenny Weston moves home to Bear Falls, Michigan, to nurse her bruised ego back to health after a bitter divorce. But the idyllic vision of her charming hometown crumbles when her mother’s little library is destroyed.
The next-door neighbor, Zoe Zola, a little person and Lewis Carroll enthusiast, suspects local curmudgeon Adam Cane. But when he’s suddenly found dead in Zoe’s fairy garden, all roads lead back to her. Jenny, however, believes Zoe is innocent, so the two women team up to find the true culprit, investigating the richest family in Bear Falls, interrogating a few odd townspeople, and delving into old, hidden transgressions—until another body turns up.
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli’s quaint and compelling series debut will delight cozy mystery fans new and old.
Praise
“Quirky main characters, lyrical dialogue, and a story sure to appeal to bookworms as well as cozy mystery fans are all elements that give this novel a distinctive voice…A clever mystery and intriguing supporting cast round out the mix, along with a hint of promising romance.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“[A] quirky, clever cozy series launch…It’s hard to resist a tale in which one character observes, ‘Only nice people read books, you know.’” Publishers Weekly
“Fans of Carroll will delight in Zoe’s flights of fancy, and the northern Michigan setting in all its splendor is a charmer. The author of the Emily Kincaid mysteries launches an entertaining series with a quirky premise and captivating characters.” Library Journal
“An enchanting mystery with a delightful cast of characters and snappy dialogue. Book lovers are in for a real treat.” Hannah Reed, nationally bestselling author of the Scottish Highlands mysteries
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jul 11, 2016 |
| Release Date | July 12, 2016 |
| Number in Series | 1 |
| Series Display String | The Little Library Mysteries |
| Release Date Machine | 1468281600 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Cozy, Amateur Sleuths, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult, Bestselling Mysteries, Bestselling Mystery |
Author Bio
Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli lives in Mancelona, Michigan. She has published more than a dozen novels, one work of nonfiction, and several short stories, which have been produced onstage, read on NPR, and published in several newspapers. She taught writing at the International Women’s Writing Guild summer program at Skidmore College and currently teaches at Northwestern Michigan College.
Narrator Bio
Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”
Overview
Jenny Weston moves home to Bear Falls, Michigan, to nurse her bruised ego back to health after a bitter divorce. But the idyllic vision of her charming hometown crumbles when her mother’s little library is destroyed.
The next-door neighbor, Zoe Zola, a little person and Lewis Carroll enthusiast, suspects local curmudgeon Adam Cane. But when he’s suddenly found dead in Zoe’s fairy garden, all roads lead back to her. Jenny, however, believes Zoe is innocent, so the two women team up to find the true culprit, investigating the richest family in Bear Falls, interrogating a few odd townspeople, and delving into old, hidden transgressions—until another body turns up.
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli’s quaint and compelling series debut will delight cozy mystery fans new and old.
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