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A Murder Most Novel: A Small Town Literature Circle Cozy Mystery
Four women, one book club, and a murder…
When café owner Hazel Thompson and her friends—reserved librarian Libby Moore, former socialite Daphne Sinclair, and sarcastic bookshop clerk Charlie Banks—select a classic whodunit for their first book club meeting, they never imagine fiction becoming reality. But the morning after christening themselves "The Deadly Delights," Hazel discovers the cantankerous owner of Page Turners bookstore, Gordon Hargrove, dead among the shelves—with a bloodied copy of their book club selection by his side.
Though the police dismiss it as an accident, the four friends aren't convinced. Gordon had plenty of enemies—disgruntled customers, unpaid suppliers, and even his own nephew who stood to inherit the store. As they start investigating, their amateur sleuthing lands them in increasingly dangerous—and sometimes hilarious—situations.
When Hazel's disastrous attempt at subtle interrogation leaves Detective Ethan Graves with coffee-soaked pants, when Charlie discovers a coded ledger hinting at rare book forgeries, and when Daphne tackles a suspect with a stiletto heel, the women realize they've stirred up more than small-town gossip. Someone in Plotwick is willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden, and the Deadly Delights have just become the next targets.
Can this book club solve their first real murder before one of them becomes the next victim? And will Charlie ever admit that her constant sparring with the handsome detective might be about more than just solving the case?
A MURDER MOST NOVEL is the first in a delightful new cozy mystery series that combines bibliophile delights, small-town charm, and the unbeatable sleuthing power of female friendship.
When café owner Hazel Thompson and her friends—reserved librarian Libby Moore, former socialite Daphne Sinclair, and sarcastic bookshop clerk Charlie Banks—select a classic whodunit for their first book club meeting, they never imagine fiction becoming reality. But the morning after christening themselves "The Deadly Delights," Hazel discovers the cantankerous owner of Page Turners bookstore, Gordon Hargrove, dead among the shelves—with a bloodied copy of their book club selection by his side.
Though the police dismiss it as an accident, the four friends aren't convinced. Gordon had plenty of enemies—disgruntled customers, unpaid suppliers, and even his own nephew who stood to inherit the store. As they start investigating, their amateur sleuthing lands them in increasingly dangerous—and sometimes hilarious—situations.
When Hazel's disastrous attempt at subtle interrogation leaves Detective Ethan Graves with coffee-soaked pants, when Charlie discovers a coded ledger hinting at rare book forgeries, and when Daphne tackles a suspect with a stiletto heel, the women realize they've stirred up more than small-town gossip. Someone in Plotwick is willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden, and the Deadly Delights have just become the next targets.
Can this book club solve their first real murder before one of them becomes the next victim? And will Charlie ever admit that her constant sparring with the handsome detective might be about more than just solving the case?
A MURDER MOST NOVEL is the first in a delightful new cozy mystery series that combines bibliophile delights, small-town charm, and the unbeatable sleuthing power of female friendship.
- GenresCozy Mystery
99 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2025
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 18, 2025
Pretty standard cozy with older sleuths in the second blush of life. You have widows, divorcees and a friend that is still married. The book is pretty stead paced but nothing is surprising about it. it's a good evening or weekend read.
April 6, 2025
This is the first in the series. The main characters are Libby, Charlie , Hazel and Daphne. They have formed a book club , The Deadly Delights and are investigating the murder of a bookstore. The cops seem sure it's just an accident but they are sure he was murdered. They are trying to prove it and have gotten notes telling them stop or else. Can the set the proof they need before it's too late ?
July 17, 2025
What a Book Club
Four friends form a book club to read mysteries together. The club name is Deadly Delights. Next thing you know a cantankerous book store owner dies. He has a copy of the book they were going to read in his hand Although the police believe he died by accident the girls don't believe it. This leads to investigation and boy what trouble they find. I am interested in reading more of this adventurous group
Four friends form a book club to read mysteries together. The club name is Deadly Delights. Next thing you know a cantankerous book store owner dies. He has a copy of the book they were going to read in his hand Although the police believe he died by accident the girls don't believe it. This leads to investigation and boy what trouble they find. I am interested in reading more of this adventurous group
March 13, 2025
The Deadly Delight Mystery Club amateur sleuths are horrified when the owner of Page Turner's Bookshop is murdered. There was a lot going on than it seemed with secrets, forgery and blackmail complicating the matter. A captivating read with humor which has an edge of the seat finish. I enjoyed this read and recommend this book to other readers.
May 28, 2025
Never a Dull Moment!
This story was filled with continuous action. It definitely kept you guessing what was going to happen next! Four friends create a book club, that not only reads books but investigates the death of the town bookstore owner net. Gotta read it! It’s a quick read! Enjoy!
This story was filled with continuous action. It definitely kept you guessing what was going to happen next! Four friends create a book club, that not only reads books but investigates the death of the town bookstore owner net. Gotta read it! It’s a quick read! Enjoy!
April 18, 2025
Hael, Libby, Daphne and Charlie started a mystery book club, little did they know that life would imitate art and off they were in a murder investigation. Lots of twists and turns with a very surprising ending.
May 17, 2025
A fun first book in a new series
The four women decide to start a book club and discuss the book in the cafe after closing. No sooner do they begin discussions of their first book when the bookstore owner in town is found dead. Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending.
The four women decide to start a book club and discuss the book in the cafe after closing. No sooner do they begin discussions of their first book when the bookstore owner in town is found dead. Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending.
July 14, 2025
The deadly delights club
Very nice book. It had good clues and good characters. I liked the different women’s characters, and how they made friends in the end. I look forward to seeing the next book.
Very nice book. It had good clues and good characters. I liked the different women’s characters, and how they made friends in the end. I look forward to seeing the next book.
May 17, 2025
Very enjoyable cozy!
May 26, 2025
Great start to the Series
This was a really fun mystery. The characters are fully developed and realistic. I love them all. Can't wait to dive into the next book in this series.
This was a really fun mystery. The characters are fully developed and realistic. I love them all. Can't wait to dive into the next book in this series.
July 14, 2025
Very enjoyable.
A great "who dun it". Interesting characters. Great setting. Will definitely go on th the next book.Great crew together. Enjoyable.
A great "who dun it". Interesting characters. Great setting. Will definitely go on th the next book.Great crew together. Enjoyable.
February 25, 2026
Real Book Club Mystery
A group of 4 friends form a mystery book club… but they end up solving a real murder mystery! You will enjoy the twists and turns of this story.
A group of 4 friends form a mystery book club… but they end up solving a real murder mystery! You will enjoy the twists and turns of this story.
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