So being in library school I thought it would be appropriate to highlight a book-related mystery series (A Bibliophile Mystery series) by Kate Carlisle that I have recently added to my Absolutely Must Acquire list. All the books in the series look highly recommended from the reviews I have read...looking forward to reading and reviewing!
The Lies That Bind
To Be Released in MMP November 2, 2010
Book restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright returns home to San Francisco to teach a bookbinding class. Unfortunately, the program director Layla Fontaine is a horrendous host who pitches fits and lords over her subordinates. But when Layla is found shot dead, Brooklyn is bound and determined to investigate-even as the killer tries to close the book on her for good.
ChaptersIndigo
Amazon
If Books Could KillMMP Release February 2, 2010
Murder is easy-on paper.
Book restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright is attending the world- renowned Book Fair when her ex Kyle shows up with a bombshell. He has an original copy of a scandalous text that could change history-and humiliate the beloved British monarchy.
When Kyle turns up dead, the police are convinced Brooklyn's the culprit. But with an entire convention of suspects, Brooklyn's conducting her own investigation to find out if the motive for murder was a 200-year-old secret-or something much more personal.
ChaptersIndigo
Amazon
Homicide in Hardcover
MMP Release February 3, 2009
Murder is always a bestseller...first in the new bibliophile mystery series!
The streets of San Francisco would be lined with hardcovers if rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright had her way. And her mentor would not be lying in a pool of his own blood on the eve of a celebration for his latest book restoration.
With his final breath he leaves Brooklyn a cryptic message, and gives her a priceless and supposedly cursed copy of Goetheas "Faust" for safekeeping.
Brooklyn suddenly finds herself accused of murder and theft, thanks to the humorless but attractive British security officer who finds her kneeling over the body. Now she has to read the clues left behind by her mentor if she is going to restore justice.
Homicide in Hardcover
MMP Release February 3, 2009
Murder is always a bestseller...first in the new bibliophile mystery series!
The streets of San Francisco would be lined with hardcovers if rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright had her way. And her mentor would not be lying in a pool of his own blood on the eve of a celebration for his latest book restoration.
With his final breath he leaves Brooklyn a cryptic message, and gives her a priceless and supposedly cursed copy of Goetheas "Faust" for safekeeping.
Brooklyn suddenly finds herself accused of murder and theft, thanks to the humorless but attractive British security officer who finds her kneeling over the body. Now she has to read the clues left behind by her mentor if she is going to restore justice.
I have read the first two books in this series and am eagerly awaiting the third. I absolutely LOVE these books. You are in for a treat.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to start reading them. They look like fun. I also love the Amelia Peabody and Lady Julia Grey (Deanna Raybourn) mystery series.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this series before, but now I must have it! My father-in-law has recently started teaching me book repair/binding, so this series should be extra-special. And with both cats and books on the covers.....how could the stories be anything but spectacular? :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, I wish we had a book binding or book making course in library school but I'm going to have to settle for The History of the Book instead. You are lucky you are being taught a lost art! In the student lounge at the SLIS school there are pics of cats posted up here and there. Some how they go hand in hand...ironically I am allergic to cats! Hoe you enjoy the series.
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