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Survivors' Book Club Mystery #6
Sleuthing with the Stars
Sedona, Arizona’s New Chapter bookstore is a haven for Rarity Cole, who’s survived cancer and started an exciting second act in her life. With a film festival about to open in town, she has two big author events lined up—but after a live appearance, one of them winds up very unalive . . .
Business is booming as an Olympic cyclist and a famous filmmaker come to town for a film festival and schedule signings at Rarity’s bookshop. Luckily, her former employee Darby is back from Scotland and ready to help out. The vivacious young staffer catches the eyes of both authors and accepts a date with the filmmaker. Unfortunately, when she goes for popcorn and returns to her seat, she finds him dead. . .
Rarity is naturally an introvert who prefers escaping into a good book with her affectionate Yorkie by her side. But her bout with serious illness has taught her that life is precious. With help from her friends, her coworkers, and her sweetheart, Archer, she’s determined to untangle the web of secrets and lies surrounding the director’s death, and find out who wanted him out of the picture . . .
Business is booming as an Olympic cyclist and a famous filmmaker come to town for a film festival and schedule signings at Rarity’s bookshop. Luckily, her former employee Darby is back from Scotland and ready to help out. The vivacious young staffer catches the eyes of both authors and accepts a date with the filmmaker. Unfortunately, when she goes for popcorn and returns to her seat, she finds him dead. . .
Rarity is naturally an introvert who prefers escaping into a good book with her affectionate Yorkie by her side. But her bout with serious illness has taught her that life is precious. With help from her friends, her coworkers, and her sweetheart, Archer, she’s determined to untangle the web of secrets and lies surrounding the director’s death, and find out who wanted him out of the picture . . .
225 pages, Paperback
Published February 24, 2026
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Lynn Cahoon
103 books2,399 followersNYT and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, writes the Tourist Trap, Cat Latimer, Farm-to-Fork, Kitchen Witch, Survivors' Book Club, the Haunted Life, and the Bainbridge Island cozy mystery series. No matter where the mystery is set, readers can expect a fun ride Sign up for her newsletter at www.lynncahoon.com
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
March 1, 2026
"Sleuthing with the Stars" is book #6 in the "Survivors' Book Club Mystery" series by Lynn Cahoon.
A book signing event during the Sedona Film Festival leaves the author dead. Add to that, Rarity's employee Darby had been hit on by the aging lothario and also may be being stalked by someone else. The Survivor's Book Club is on the case to figure out if the murder and the stalking are related.
The two cases seemed to overlap but Rarity and friends weren't so sure. I wasn't convinced they were related but it did get a bit confusing at times given that some of the same suspects may have been part of one or both. The murder case was more difficult to solve as some answers were much harder to find. In the end, I wasn't overly surprised at the outcome.
I do enjoy the core characters of this series. The subplots of this series are always interesting. Shirley is struggling with her feelings for Terrance while her husband George is nearing the end in hospice/memory care. Romance for Rarity & Archer, as well as Sam & Drew continues to evolve. The younger characters lead interesting lives outside of work and the book club. They act as a chosen family - caring, supporting, helping and also tossing in some playful teasing and banter. Add in a couple of adorable four legged furry companions for extra love and entertainment!
Overall, an entertaining cozy mystery.
A book signing event during the Sedona Film Festival leaves the author dead. Add to that, Rarity's employee Darby had been hit on by the aging lothario and also may be being stalked by someone else. The Survivor's Book Club is on the case to figure out if the murder and the stalking are related.
The two cases seemed to overlap but Rarity and friends weren't so sure. I wasn't convinced they were related but it did get a bit confusing at times given that some of the same suspects may have been part of one or both. The murder case was more difficult to solve as some answers were much harder to find. In the end, I wasn't overly surprised at the outcome.
I do enjoy the core characters of this series. The subplots of this series are always interesting. Shirley is struggling with her feelings for Terrance while her husband George is nearing the end in hospice/memory care. Romance for Rarity & Archer, as well as Sam & Drew continues to evolve. The younger characters lead interesting lives outside of work and the book club. They act as a chosen family - caring, supporting, helping and also tossing in some playful teasing and banter. Add in a couple of adorable four legged furry companions for extra love and entertainment!
Overall, an entertaining cozy mystery.
March 4, 2026
This is the sixth book in the Survivors' Book Club Mystery. What I like about the series is the sleuthing club are close friends, they chose to be a family. Shirley’s husband is failing during this story. His dementia and heath drive him into the hospital. He is in a skilled nursing facility as Shirley can’t care for him herself.
A local author is found dead during the showing of a film at the book store. Unfortunately, this author went on a date with Darby. Darby has an older doppelgänger in town. There are many twists, turns, and misdirections in this book. I enjoyed all of it.
There is a surprise ending which I found endearing.
I listened to this via Libby from my library. Narrated by C.S.E. Cooney!
A local author is found dead during the showing of a film at the book store. Unfortunately, this author went on a date with Darby. Darby has an older doppelgänger in town. There are many twists, turns, and misdirections in this book. I enjoyed all of it.
There is a surprise ending which I found endearing.
I listened to this via Libby from my library. Narrated by C.S.E. Cooney!
February 28, 2026
Sleuthing with the Stars, the fifth book in Lynn Cahoon's outstanding Survivors' Book Club Mystery, continues the first-rate series with the same quality of writing as the first four book, and her other series. Film festival week brings a busy time for New Chapter bookstore and its crew. Not only are they working both the store and the festival, but they have two mysteries to solve. A noted producer is murdered in the bookstore, and one of their own is being stalked. The standout characters and intricate plot worked together to make Sleuthing with the Stars another must read Lynn Cahoon cozy mystery. The bits of romance add the feel-good nature that each book brings.
Ms. Cahoon became one of my early must buy authors and I have been happy with that decision ever since.
Ms. Cahoon became one of my early must buy authors and I have been happy with that decision ever since.
February 26, 2026
Once again Lynn tells a great story. Also love the narrative by C.S.E. Cooney!
March 5, 2026
Another series I enjoy by Lynn Cahoon
March 5, 2026
Good cozy series set in the beautiful town of Sedona, AZ, where it seems there is always a murder, and they always seem to involve the local bookstore and the owner and her friends.
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