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Return To Milburn #4
Reading With The Dead
AVAILABLE FOR JUST 99 CENTS! OR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Nora loves to read! Curling up with a good book on a cold, snowy day is one of her favorite pastimes. So, when the old bookstore in Milburn reopens under new management, she is super excited! But it’s difficult for a business to attract customers when a dead body is found on the premises! Even worse, the store owner is suspected of committing the murder! So, not wanting anyone to be unjustly convicted of a crime, Nora puts the fiction aside and jumps into yet another real-life mystery! However, she soon finds that this one stretches over many years & multiple continents and has a seemingly-endless number of threads to follow, from old lovers & new admirers to a blackmailer & a stalker! Soon enough, Nora is up to her neck in a revengeful plot that has her own life in danger once again! Check out Reading With The Dead, the 4th book in Nancy McGovern's newest series, "Return To Milburn"! This is the 2nd of Nancy's series to feature super-sleuth & super-chef, Nora Newberry, and takes place in the fictional town of Milburn, Wyoming. The first related series, "A Murder In Milburn", included 12 books and was set 25 years earlier than this "Return To Milburn" series. If you want more Nora Newberry and more cozy mystery fun, you can get the entire first series in one big box set that contains ALL 12 books & ALL 12 recipes at a HUGE discount right her on Amazon!
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2019
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Nancy McGovern
77 books171 followersI'm a mother, wife, homemaker, pet lover, teacher, student, reader, writer, drinker of tea & wine (depending on the time of day) and sleep-deprived dreamer. I live in Syracuse, NY, with my husband, Doug (also a writer with books available on Amazon), our three children and too many furred & feathered friends to list!
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July 28, 2019
Milburn has a book store again, Books & Bubbles! The town has been without one since Larry Biggs, the previous owner, moved to a retirement home. Larry's grandson, Flint Biggs owns and operates the antique store across the street from the book store. Flint was certain that he would inherit the bookstore when his grandfather died. Flint felt blind-sided when his grandfather left the book store to Michelle, Flint’s ex-wife!
At Michelle’s grand opening of Books & Bubbles, most people were congenial and even cheerful. As expected, there were some who were not as thrilled, such as Flint Biggs and his wife, Betty.
Jake Tully wasn’t happy either. He is a reporter for the community newspaper and enjoys giving negative reviews to local businesses. He doesn’t think that any business should have an animal inside, especially a cat. After he tripped over the cat and almost fell because he didn’t see it, he flew into a rage and threatened the cat. As expected, Michelle’s response was to warn Jake that she would not allow threats to her beloved Bubbles.
Later that night, a fire broke out in the basement of the book store. Thankfully, the damage was minimal, but there was a body. Jake Tilly is dead, but he was not burned to death. He suffered a severe blow to the head before the fire started.
Jake was not a pleasant person. He loved to find people’s secrets. He would often blackmail the people with a threat of exposure.
Who killed Jake? Why was he killed? Why was the fire started in the bookstore? Can Michelle prove her innocence? Will Nora Nathaniel be able to help Michelle figure out the mystery?
Nancy McGovern has another hit on her hands with “Reading With the Dead”. She is doing a wonderful job with her “Return to Milburn” series. She is tying in her much loved characters and introducing new and interesting people and situations. It is much like real life, where people enter and leave our lives people on a continuing basis.
At Michelle’s grand opening of Books & Bubbles, most people were congenial and even cheerful. As expected, there were some who were not as thrilled, such as Flint Biggs and his wife, Betty.
Jake Tully wasn’t happy either. He is a reporter for the community newspaper and enjoys giving negative reviews to local businesses. He doesn’t think that any business should have an animal inside, especially a cat. After he tripped over the cat and almost fell because he didn’t see it, he flew into a rage and threatened the cat. As expected, Michelle’s response was to warn Jake that she would not allow threats to her beloved Bubbles.
Later that night, a fire broke out in the basement of the book store. Thankfully, the damage was minimal, but there was a body. Jake Tilly is dead, but he was not burned to death. He suffered a severe blow to the head before the fire started.
Jake was not a pleasant person. He loved to find people’s secrets. He would often blackmail the people with a threat of exposure.
Who killed Jake? Why was he killed? Why was the fire started in the bookstore? Can Michelle prove her innocence? Will Nora Nathaniel be able to help Michelle figure out the mystery?
Nancy McGovern has another hit on her hands with “Reading With the Dead”. She is doing a wonderful job with her “Return to Milburn” series. She is tying in her much loved characters and introducing new and interesting people and situations. It is much like real life, where people enter and leave our lives people on a continuing basis.
April 14, 2019
Everyone is excited about the old bookstore opening up with a new owner and name. Michelle Reed has returned to Milburn after her ex-grandfather in law left her the bookstore in his will. The open house is going well until Jake Tipper claims he tripped over Bubbles, Michelle's cat. Strange she had him in the basement. After the open house, later on, that night, someone had set the bookstore's basement on fire. But that's not all, there's a dead body in there also. At first, everyone thought it was Flint, her ex-husband because he is missing. His wife, Betty, is upset he is missing. Little does Michelle know this only the beginning of her problems. Nora cannot believe that Michelle is a killer so she decides to look into this. Something isn't sitting right with her. No one saw the mess coming. Get ready this story has a few curves that even I didn't see coming. I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book.
November 7, 2019
Nora was excited to hear the old bookstore was reopening, especially when nobody wanted to open one in the age of e-readers. An accident with a cat results in an angry customer, who threatens to ruin the nice lady’s new bookstore opening. Of course, this guy happened to be a reporter writing a review.
Books have always been my friends, too, so here’s hoping the store makes it. Suddenly, a fire breaks out in the basement and a dead body is found in the shambles. The body was burned to a crisp so it couldn’t be identified. Still, that left the new bookstore owner as a prime suspect.
Can Nora identify the body and clear her favorite bookstore owner?
An easy read and a good, little mystery! Truly enjoyable!
Books have always been my friends, too, so here’s hoping the store makes it. Suddenly, a fire breaks out in the basement and a dead body is found in the shambles. The body was burned to a crisp so it couldn’t be identified. Still, that left the new bookstore owner as a prime suspect.
Can Nora identify the body and clear her favorite bookstore owner?
An easy read and a good, little mystery! Truly enjoyable!
June 14, 2020
A brilliant, delightful and enjoyable adventure!!!
I didn't know what to expect when I picked this book to read. It was the title that aroused my curiosity! As I progressed through the book I savored the thrilling content, the thoroughly entertaining characters including the superlative Bubbles and the easy, effortless narrative held me enchanted until the last word was read.
The humor and the seriousness alternated adding to the charm of the book. A beautifully crafted murder mystery!! I was thrilled to discover that I have a lot more books by this author and now I am off to read them one after another!!!
Thank you, Ms. McGovern!!!
I didn't know what to expect when I picked this book to read. It was the title that aroused my curiosity! As I progressed through the book I savored the thrilling content, the thoroughly entertaining characters including the superlative Bubbles and the easy, effortless narrative held me enchanted until the last word was read.
The humor and the seriousness alternated adding to the charm of the book. A beautifully crafted murder mystery!! I was thrilled to discover that I have a lot more books by this author and now I am off to read them one after another!!!
Thank you, Ms. McGovern!!!
April 5, 2019
Another awesome Cozy Mystery from Nancy McGovern!
Another outstanding cozy mystery from Nancy McGovern! When the old bookstore is opened after many years of being closed, Nora naturally goes to the grand opening. It seems Not a is never far away from murder occurring and again she must suffer through lots of clues, a few red herrings, and trying to keep her newest friend from being in jail or worse! Lots of surprises, twists, and great sleuthing to keep the reader interested and turning pages throughout the story. Can hardly wait for the next book in this series!
Another outstanding cozy mystery from Nancy McGovern! When the old bookstore is opened after many years of being closed, Nora naturally goes to the grand opening. It seems Not a is never far away from murder occurring and again she must suffer through lots of clues, a few red herrings, and trying to keep her newest friend from being in jail or worse! Lots of surprises, twists, and great sleuthing to keep the reader interested and turning pages throughout the story. Can hardly wait for the next book in this series!
April 9, 2019
A light, clever cozy mystery. The title is misleading. I almost didn't read it as I don't care for ghosts or paranormal. No idea what the title is about, but the book is interesting and does contain a bookstore. It also has a cat. A few twists, turns and surprises round out the story. Thanks to the author for offering a copy for my voluntary review. Sure glad she did, as I said the title would have thrown me off.
April 9, 2019
Great read
I can't wait to see what Nora gets into next if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series by Nancy McGovern is a must read
I can't wait to see what Nora gets into next if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series by Nancy McGovern is a must read
April 10, 2019
Phenomenal series.....
I loved every book....from the first book in the series, I couldn’t put it down... and, each book I kept reading it faster... Nancy McGovern is one of my most favorite authors... enjoy !
I loved every book....from the first book in the series, I couldn’t put it down... and, each book I kept reading it faster... Nancy McGovern is one of my most favorite authors... enjoy !
November 29, 2019
Another success!
I am such a fan of Nancy McGovern 's Milburn mysteries and am sorry they are soon to end. I will miss the characters, Nora, Harvey and Tina, and hope they live happily in their fictional after life.
I am such a fan of Nancy McGovern 's Milburn mysteries and am sorry they are soon to end. I will miss the characters, Nora, Harvey and Tina, and hope they live happily in their fictional after life.
June 14, 2020
Murder is a clue
Michelle has inherited an old bookshop and is having a grand reopening. Norah witnessed an altercation there and it appears to have severe consequences. She tries to solve a murder and arson, but the clues are not what they seem.
Michelle has inherited an old bookshop and is having a grand reopening. Norah witnessed an altercation there and it appears to have severe consequences. She tries to solve a murder and arson, but the clues are not what they seem.
April 15, 2019
Marvelous
Another marvelous mystery with Nora! I. Love how characters from the initial series are still around and involved in the story line!
Another marvelous mystery with Nora! I. Love how characters from the initial series are still around and involved in the story line!
April 26, 2019
Good
Good quick read. I have this one a four as it was not one I couldn't put down. Great characters but just a tad slow going
Good quick read. I have this one a four as it was not one I couldn't put down. Great characters but just a tad slow going
November 3, 2019
Nora
Quite a great story!!! Nora is really good at solving mysteries. I was so surprised at what had inspired. She is so smart figuring out different scenarios. Good book!!!!
Quite a great story!!! Nora is really good at solving mysteries. I was so surprised at what had inspired. She is so smart figuring out different scenarios. Good book!!!!
October 26, 2020
Love the series. The years are weird....not really in line with the story..imo but a great series.
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January 31, 2023Great read
Great surprise ending. Cleverly written with well developed plot, scenes and characters. A book that I enjoyed reading and not solving.
Great surprise ending. Cleverly written with well developed plot, scenes and characters. A book that I enjoyed reading and not solving.
December 8, 2019
Nora cant help but to try and solve another murder even if it means putting her own life in danger. This is definitely a page turner and will keep you reading while we follow all the twist and turns of this mystery.
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