Dedication to Murder

Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Series, Book 9

By: Lauren Elliott

Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo

The latest installment in Lauren Elliott's ever popular Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series starring Addie Greyborne, a book-themed cozy series perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle's Bibliophile series and Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's series.

Wedding bells are about to ring again in Greyborne Harbor, and as Addie slips into her white dress her thoughts are focused on a bright future with Dr. Simon Emerson. But a discovery in her attic leads her to startling revelations about the past. As the owner of Beyond the Page Books and Curios and a lifelong bibliophile, Addie is delighted to find a rare collection of classic children's books gathering dust in a secret room beneath the rafters, including a first edition of The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. To her surprise, a handwritten inscription on the title page provides a clue to unraveling a complex mystery in Addie's family . . .

But that's only the first surprise in a series of shocking twists that will turn Addie's vision of where her life is going and where she's come from upside down—including a suspicious death in the present that suggests foul play.

©2023 Lauren Elliott (P)2023 Tantor

Two murders instead of one

I like that Addie learned so much history and was able to solve two murders rather than one without Mark or Simon.

Addy turns whimpy

I have enjoyed this series and the author continues to weave good storylines. In this one, though, Addy does seem a bit more whiny than usual. She does have something to be upset about, but I was disappointed that this reaction played out for much of the book. It doesn't really fit with a strong female character who has the ability to solve crimes more quickly than even the chief of police. But, I'll read the next one as I am invested in the series now.

The narrator doesn't really "do voices," but she still reads well and is easy to listen to.

Best one yet!

This was the best in the series so far and the reader was also great!

Can’t wait for another!

Loved, this series! So glad the narrator is back! When can we expect the next installment?

Spoilers

What a surprise! After having had Cataract surgeries recently, the treatment includes several weeks of eye drops!!! Hadn't ever thought of them being used in a murder. Of couse, I am also a DNA Queen, and found my maternal great grandmother through the name of my oldest aunt. I throughly enjoyed #9 in this series. Therefore, I had to listen to this great cozy mystery twice, because of this new appreciation for senior citizens.