This week I'm featuring Verse and Vengeance by Amanda Flower releasing December 10.
About the Book
With the help of Walt Whitman's works, magical bookshop owner Violet Waverly puts her pedal to the metal to sleuth a bicycle-race murder that tests her mettle.
A bicycle race is not Charming Books proprietor Violet Waverly's idea of a pleasant pastime. But police chief David Rainwater wheelie wants them to enter the Tour de Cascade as a couple, so she reluctantly consents.
The Tour de Cascade is the brainchild of Violet's Grandma Daisy. The race is a fundraiser to build the Cascade Springs Underground Railroad Museum. But not everyone in this Niagara Region village supports the race. As if the bike race weren't tiring enough, pesky private investigator Joel Redding is snooping around Charming Books. It takes all of Violet's and Grandma Daisy's ingenuity to keep Redding from discovering the shop's magical essence--which communicates with Violet through books.
When Redding perishes in an accident during the race, David discovers that the brake line of the private eye's bike was cut. Worse, Violet tops his list of suspects. As Emerson the tuxedo cat and resident crow Faulkner look on, Charming Books steers Violet to the works of Walt Whitman to solve the crime. But no other names ring a bell as culprits, and as David's investigation picks up speed, Violet will have to get in gear to clear her name.
Why I Need It
This is such a fun cozy series. I'll confess I didn't even read the synopsis before adding it to my wishlist. Now, after reading what it's about, I'm even more excited! It sounds like a great mystery. And uh oh... seems like Violet could be in some real trouble here.
What upcoming release are you excited about?
Awww...this is such a cute cover! Great pick!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I love the cover! Thanks for coming by, Ronyell! :)
DeleteI really want to read this series. They all sound so cute and the covers are so great!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a fun series. I think you'd really enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by, Barb! :)
DeleteThis sounds like a great mystery!
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Thanks for visiting, Jenea! :)
DeleteLove the idea of a magical bookshop. Wondering how the works of Whitman will help her. And yes, she does sound like she will be in major hot water. Hope you enjoy it! My CWW
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about how the Whitman books will come into play too. All of the previous books have had different prolific author's works help solve the mystery which has been so fun! Thanks for coming by, Laura! :)
DeleteI love the idea of a magical bookshop, too! :)
ReplyDeleteIt'd be such a neat place to visit! Thanks for stopping by, Lark! :)
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