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Murder’s the Word
The Bookstore Mystery Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Sue Minix
- Narrator
- Rebecca LaChance
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 13 August 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
"Nail biting crescendo of an ending!" Reader Review ★★★★★
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To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines…
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?
"Full of twists and turns!" Reader Review ★★★★★
"Y'all just have to pick up this book to find out!!" Reader Review ★★★★★
Critics Review
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READERS LOVE SUE MINIX:
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"Page-turning good read!" ★★★★★
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“A breathtaking race to the end.” ★★★★★
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“A cozy mystery that checks all the boxes. I read late into the night.” ★★★★★
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“Kept me guessing!” ★★★★★
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“The plot is a marvel.” ★★★★★
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“I couldn't put it down.” ★★★★★
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“Twists and turns will keep you reading past bed time.” ★★★★★
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“Riveting!” ★★★★★
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“Twisty plot and great characters” ★★★★★
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“Great cozy mystery!” ★★★★★
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“Excellent fast-moving plot, strong characters, a joy to read.” ★★★★★
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“Fast paced with mesmerizing characters!” ★★★★★
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“Great plot” ★★★★★
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“Could not put down!” ★★★★★
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Details
- Author
- Sue Minix
- Narrator
- Rebecca LaChance
- Duration
- 9 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008840389
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery
Synopsis
"Nail biting crescendo of an ending!" Reader Review ★★★★★ ___________________ To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines… 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? "Full of twists and turns!" Reader Review ★★★★★ "Y'all just have to pick up this book to find out!!" Reader Review ★★★★★
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