Lindsey Norris has found solace in Briar Creek and has
settled in quite nicely as the director of the local
library. Learning to knit while discussing books, enjoying
some homemade treats, and putting up with a cranky employee
are all in a day's work. When Lindsey hears that an editor
from New York will be visiting, she persuades Beth, her
friend and the children's librarian, to pitch her
children's book to the editor. However, Beth's boyfriend
Rick is rather adamantly against the idea claiming that
Beth lacks the skill of a true author. All too soon they
discover the true reason for his unusual behavior. Why
would Rick do something like this? Did Beth know anything
about him?
Beth is so furious at Rick's betrayal that she cannot wait
to confront him. However, once she finally arrives on the
island where he lives, she finds that someone has already
beaten her there. She finds Rick murdered, and it soon
becomes apparent that she is the number one suspect. Since
it is obvious the police chief thinks this is an open and
shut case, Lindsey knows that she has to do something
before Beth ends up behind bars. Finding a murderer is bad
enough, but Lindsey must deal with the public and their
opinion of how she runs a library that employs a murderer.
How can she clear Beth's name? When can all their lives be
back to normal?
Jenn McKinlay settles more comfortably into the cozy
mystery niche with a delightful new series. She introduces
us to Lindsey Norris, a spunky librarian willing to use all
the resources at her disposal to save a friend. Lindsey,
along with most of the other inhabitants of Briar Creek,
will do anything to clear Beth's name and keep her from
being placed behind bars. The suspenseful story quickly
captured my interest, and soon I was entwined in the quaint
New England town, its quirky inhabitants, and an enticing
mystery. BOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING is a fun, exciting mystery
and it is one to place on the keeper shelf so it can be
checked out again and again. Ms. McKinlay creates a
memorable mystery and I look forward to more mischief in
Briar Creek.
Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the
Briar Creek Public
Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite
a buzz. Lindsay’s
friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children’s book,
but Beth’s boyfriend,
a famous author, gets in the way. When they go to confront
him, he’s found
murdered—and Beth is the prime suspect. Lindsey has to act
fast before they
throw the book at the wrong person.
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