Murder’s the Word

Author: Minix, Sue

Crime & mystery

Published on 13 August 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Bookstore Mystery Series' series.

Paperback | 320 pages
197 x 130 x 22 | 224g

To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines…

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Bookstore owner and crime writer Jen is leaving her amateur sleuthing days behind her. She’s got a new novel to finish – if she could just figure out the final murderous twist. But, when the local high school Principal is murdered, Jen soon discovers that retiring is easier written than done.

The town is shocked when their beloved vet is named the prime suspect, but Jen knows he simply couldn’t have done it.

Now, it’s up to Jen to find the real killer, can she crack the case before they strike again?