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In the follow-up to A Novel Murder, mystery author Jane Hepburn is back and determined to keep her sleuthing skills in the pages of her novels. That is, until she’s invited to a prestigious literary party in London—where the gathering of glamorous attendees may be hiding a killer.
Synopsis:
Jane Hepburn has almost made it. After solving the murder of her literary agent at last season’s crime-book festival, Jane receives a burst of internet fame that lands her an invite to a splashy book launch in London. Visiting beloved bookstores along the winding alleyway of Cecil Court, and brushing shoulders with famous writers and the editors and agents who made them stars, Jane is looking forward to a fun, murder-free weekend and a distraction from her own writer's block. The party might not be for her novel, but still, Jane’s happy to celebrate her far more successful friend with free wine and plenty of books.
However, things take a turn for the worse when the hotshot editor is nowhere to be seen. And they really go south after Jane discovers a body in the bookshop cellar.
To ensure that another event isn’t overshadowed by an unsolved murder, Jane and her two friends—debut novelist and star of the party Natasha Martez and clumsy publicity assistant Daniel Thurston—must put their sleuthing skills to the test. But nothing is as it seems at a party full of attendees with secrets they'd do anything to keep.
Review:
Jane is struggling with the worst writer's lock possible and can't find a way to start her second novel much less finish it as her publishers asking. So taking a weekend off to celebrate her friend's book release and huge success seems the ticket to relax and possibly get a new book started afterwards. But instead she ends up coming across a body, that of her friends publisher. Unfortunately the only way to clear her friend from being the prime suspect is to try to work the case with her friends. Which of course means a prolonged stay in London and puts her own 9 to 5 job in jeopardy. For Jane it's not hard to make the decision, her friends come first. An interesting mystery this one is a quick read!
About the Author
E. C. NEVIN is a pseudonym for an ex–publishing professional. E.C. worked for large trade publishers focusing on crime/thriller publishing and established brands.
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