The Novel Art of Murder
(Mystery Bookshop)
by V.M. Burns
A well-written cozy mystery with charm and heart, The Novel Art of Murder is a truly enjoyable read from start to finish.
~Reading Is My SuperPower
I had a lot of fun reading this book . . . the wild characters keep Sam`s life interesting . . .
~Laura’s Interests
Lots of little twists and turns to keep you guessing wrapped around enough charm to really draw the reader in.
~Books a Plenty Book Reviews
V.M. Burns has taken the traditional, contemporary cozy mystery and added a twist . . . It had to be the funniest killer takedown I have seen! I highly recommend this one.
~Author, Teresa Trent
. . . it’s wonderful to read how strongly these ladies are connected. Samantha Winston, bookstore owner, and widow; her grandmother Nano Jo; and the friends of Nana Jo’s who all live at the retirement complex . . .
~ Mallory Heart’s Cozies
Novel Art of Murder is adorable, funny, and well done!
~The Layaway Dragon
Full of colorful characters the story sets a nice pace. Intrigue with a big dose of humor keeps the pages turning and both stories had wonderful surprise endings. Some parts are truly laugh out loud funny.
~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
A major distinctive feature of the series is the “novel within a novel” technique, which has Sam writing cozy murder mysteries set in England between the two world wars . . . The result is a satisfying experience for cozy mystery fans.
~Book Club Librarian
The identity of the perp was unexpected and shocking (in both the stories). The mystery behind the locked room added a brilliant twist to the story.
~The Book Decoder
This was a well-written story that flowed well. I was entertained throughout the story by the quirky characters . . . The ending took me by surprise and kept me on the edge of my seat.
~Melina’s Book Blogs
About the Book
The Novel Art of Murder (Mystery Bookshop)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Kensington (November 27, 2018)
Paperback: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 1496711858
ISBN-13: 978-1496711854
Digital ASIN: B07B7B4C8Q
Mystery bookstore owner Samantha Washington is trying to keep her grandmother from spending her golden years in an orange jumpsuit . . .
The small town of North Harbor, Michigan, is just not big enough for the two of them: flamboyant phony Maria Romanov and feisty Nana Jo. The insufferable Maria claims she’s descended from Russian royalty and even had a fling with King Edward VIII back in the day. She’s not just a lousy liar, she’s a bad actress, so when she nabs the lead in the Shady Acres Senior Follies—a part Nana Jo plays every year in their retirement village production—Nana Jo blows a gasket and reads her the riot act in front of everyone.
Of course, when Maria is silenced with a bullet to the head, Nana Jo lands the leading role on the suspects list. Sam’s been writing her newest mystery, set in England between the wars, with her intrepid heroine Lady Daphne drawn into murder and scandal in the household of Winston Churchill. But now she has to prove that Nana Jo’s been framed. With help from her grandmother’s posse of rambunctious retirees, Sam shines a spotlight on Maria’s secrets, hoping to draw the real killer out of the shadow
About the Author
V.M. Burns was born in Northwestern Indiana and spent many years in Southwestern Michigan on the Lake Michigan shoreline. She is a lover of dogs, British historic cozies, and scones with clotted cream. After many years in the Midwest, she went in search of milder winters and currently lives in Eastern Tennessee with her poodles. Her debut novel, The Plot is Murder was nominated for a 2017 Agatha Award for Best First Novel. Valerie is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime. Readers can learn more by visiting her website at vmburns.com
Author Links:
Website: http://www.vmburns.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vmburnsbooks/
Twitter: @vmburns
Purchase Links – Amazon – Barnes & Noble – IndieBound: – Books-A-Million – Hudson Booksellers
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