Murder in the Storybook Cottage
  • Published: 28 April 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496715678
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $26.00
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Murder in the Storybook Cottage

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In the sixth Book Retreat Mystery by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams, resort owner Jane Steward has her hands full hosting the Peppermint Press children's book conference when she is sidelined into tracking down a killer who fashions his crimes after fairy tales.

Storyton Hall, Virginia, is a top travel destination for book lovers and the perfect spot for literary events. But as a children’s book publisher hosts a gathering there, some folks aren’t going to live—happily ever after or otherwise . . .
 
Jane Steward’s resort is hopping—not only is Peppermint Press’s conference in full swing, there are also lots of families staying on the premises, bringing their kids to events like a scavenger hunt through the Fairy Tale Forest.
 
Then a woman dressed like Little Red Riding Hood is found dead from a plot device straight out of a fairy tale—with a rare and valuable copy of Grimms’ Fairy Tales in her basket. Not long after, a second victim is killed, with yet another treasure nearby—a volume by Hans Christian Andersen worth thousands of dollars. It looks like a big bad wolf may be lurking among the guests, and Jane can’t just wait for a handsome prince to come to the rescue . . .
 
“Readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there.”
—Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library
  • Published: 28 April 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496715678
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $26.00
Categories:

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Praise for Murder in the Storybook Cottage

Praise for the Book Retreat Mystery Series by Ellery Adams

"Creating a group of suspects that will keep readers intrigued until the last page, Ellery Adams has proven one thing with this
book: this is one series that should and will go on for a long time to come. In fact, the author has done such a brilliant job, readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there."--Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

"Ellery does a wonderful job in capturing the essence of this whodunit with visually descriptive narrative that not only lend itself to engaging dialogue, but also seeing the action through the eyes of Jane and her fellow characters."--Dru's Book Musings

"Combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine and an interesting setting in a whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall."--The Richmond Times-Dispatch on Murder in the Paperback Parlor

"This enchanting blend of mystery and fantasy succeeds in feeling timely and grounded, although few budding librarians would have sword training on their résumé. Book and mystery lovers alike will rejoice in this extraordinarily unique, exuberantly fun series."--Kings River Life Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

"Adams hooks the reader into the story instantly... I highly recommend booking a room at Storyton Hall and hanging out with Jane, her great-aunt and uncle, the employees who are family and her girlfriends, The Cover Girls."--Cozy Mystery Book Reviews on Murder in the Reading Room