Word to the Wise
Kindle Edition, 304 pages
Published September 3rd 2019 by Berkley
Goodreads synopsis:
It's no-holds-barred murder, in the latest page-turning Library Lover's Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Hitting the Books.
Lindsey Norris is finally getting married to the man of her dreams--but it's not all roses for Briar Creek's beloved library director, as gardening enthusiast and town newcomer Aaron Grady gives the term "book lover" a whole new meaning. Inappropriate looks and unwelcome late-night visits to Lindsey's house have everyone from the crafternooners to Lindsey's fiancé, Sully, on edge.
When Grady's dead body is found staged outside the library and all the clues point to Sully, Lindsey knows it's up to her to dig through the hidden chapters of Grady's previous life to find the real culprit and clear Sully's name. But becoming a thorn in the killer's side is not without its consequences, and the closer Lindsey gets to the truth, the more determined the murderer is to make her just a footnote.
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4.5 Stars
This is the tenth book in the Library Lover’s series by Jenn McKinlay.
In this offering by McKinlay we see that Lindsey is being stalked by a seemingly nice man who just keeps showing up over and over with roses and declarations of how much he appreciates her help with keeping his rose garden alive during the drought. To Lindsey this is just her job. She directs people to the books they need. But Aaron Grady took this nice gesture in the completely wrong way. Suddenly Lindsey feels uncomfortable at the library which is unheard of in her mind.
Right after she spoke to the Mayor about Grady and he forced her to let him use the library like every other patron, the man ends up dead and the weapon used is owned by none other than her fiancee, Sully!
This book really does give you the creeps. It makes you realize how even nice gestures can seem threatening in the right circumstances. I wasn’t sure how Lindsey was going to get out of this situation but her quick thinking and unique research-esque perspective leads her to a number of revelations that even the police don’t dig up.
Since this is the tenth book in the series we see a such well rounded atmosphere and characters that it is refreshing and easy for the reader to wander around in awe of it all. I enjoyed this book, was creeped out by it and marveled at the conclusion.
I look forward to reading other books in this series and immersing myself into the library world of Lindsey Norris. Cozy mystery lovers will truly enjoy this series.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
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