Murder under Cover (Bibliophile Mystery #4)

by Kate Carlisle

Overview

A rare book inspires a crime of passion in the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series.

When she receives an exquisite copy of the Kama Sutra from her best friend, Robin, to appraise and restore, bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright anticipates recreating a beautiful book and spicing up her love life. But before Brooklyn can get started, Robin winds up in big trouble: her apartment’s been ransacked, and the great guy she recently met lies murdered in her bed. Now Robin is the #1 suspect.

Luckily Brooklyn’s boyfriend, British security expert Derek Stone, has moved to San Francisco and is ready to help. And not a moment too soon as Brooklyn’s own apartment is found thoroughly searched. Obviously, exploring the Kama Sutra’s bliss will have to wait until after Brooklyn finds the killer...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780451233516
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/03/2011
Series:	Bibliophile Mystery Series , #4
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	86,066
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

A native Californian, New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle worked in television for many years before turning to writing. A lifelong fascination with the art and craft of bookbinding led her to write the Bibliophile Mysteries featuring Brooklyn Wainwright, whose bookbinding and restoration skills invariably uncover old secrets, treachery, and murder. She is also the author of the Fixer-Upper Mysteries featuring small-town girl Shannon Hammer, a building contractor specializing in home restoration.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Bibliophile Mysteries

“Kate Carlisle never fails to make me laugh, even as she has me turning the pages to see what’s going to happen next.”—Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries

“Carlisle’s dialogue is natural, her prose has great flow, and her striking descriptions bring Brooklyn’s world to life.”—Crimespree Magazine

“Captivating....The action builds to a surprising final showdown.”—Publishers Weekly

“A true whodunit...highlights Carlisle’s story line skills, her love for books, and her always-endearing heroine.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

From the Publisher

Brooklyn Wainwright (The Lies That Bind), San Francisco's bookbinder-cum-crime solver, steps away from her desk again in this smart and intriguing cozy. Steeped in San Francisco culture and characters, including the hippie commune parents and requisite gay and lesbian friends, this beach read has the bonus of spy intrigue built into its plot, and not just in Brooklyn's James Bond-like boyfriend, Derek Stone. BFF Robin has just returned from a trip to India bearing a valuable book for Brooklyn to restore. A handsome Ukrainian guy Robin met spends the night—but then he's murdered execution-style in her bed. Now the bad guys are after Brooklyn, too, but why? VERDICT There is a high body count here for a cozy, but rest assured, all killings are done off-scene. A terrific read for those who are interested in the book arts and enjoy a counterculture foray and ensemble casts. Great fun all around!

Library Journal

This romantic mystery, set in the San Francisco Bay area, features Brooklyn Wainwright, who rebinds old books. Occasionally she even has the joy of rescuing a centuries-old book, such as her friend Robin’s copy of the Kama Sutra. But Brooklyn’s quiet world becomes more lively when Robin wakes up to find a murdered man in her bed. Narrator Susie Berneis quickly engages listeners as she subtly vocalizes a wide array of emotions in her characterizations of the two woman. In addition, Berneis’s British accent for Brooklyn’s new boyfriend, Derek Stone, a security expert, is clear, consistent, and pleasant. Through the many plot twists, Berneis reveals hidden facets of several characters and keeps listeners engaged. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2013 - AudioFile