Murder at the Bookstore By Sue Minix

Discover a Bookish Cozy Mystery You’ll Love

If you’re a fan of warm, clever mysteries with book-lover charm, Murder at the Bookstore is your next must-read. Set in a quaint small town and filled with quirky characters, hidden secrets and a real-life murder, this debut in the Bookstore Mystery Series introduces a heroine who’s as witty as she is determined.

Meet the Heroine

Jen Dawson is a mystery-writer haunted by her next bestseller. Back in her hometown with writer’s block, she seeks refuge at the local bookstore – endless coffee, stacks of books and a cozy hideaway. But when the bookstore owner turns up dead, Jen’s weekend escape turns into a full-blown whodunit. Evidence points to her, the will names her as the new owner and suddenly Jen must trade her laptop for detective work and clear her name before the killer strikes again.

Why This Book Stands Out

• A bookstore‐setting mystery: fictional authors, reading lovers and a cozy bookshop atmosphere combine for a meta-twist readers adore.

• Smart, fun, well-paced: reviewers call it “page-turning”, “warm and amusing” with likable characters and plenty of playful suspense. Barnes & Noble+2dianesbooks.com+2

• Perfect for fans of classic cozy mysteries: If you love Agatha Christie-style surprises, or the modern flair of Ellery Adams and Lauren Elliott, this one’s for you. Barnes & Noble+1

• Series potential: Being the opening book of a series, it offers both a satisfying single read and the promise of more mysteries to come.

Key Details

• Title: Murder at the Bookstore

• Author: Sue Minix

• Series: The Bookstore Mystery Series

• Format: Paperback (and other editions) Barnes & Noble+1

• Pages: 336 dianesbooks.com+1

• ISBN: 978-0008584627 Abbey's Bookshop+1

Who Should Read It

• Cozy mystery lovers who enjoy murder with minimal gore and maximum charm

• Bookworms who appreciate settings where characters live among shelves and coffee cups

• Those looking for a strong female lead juggling work, personal life and amateur sleuthing

• Readers who like a self-contained mystery that leaves room for sequels

Marketing Keywords to Use

bookstore mystery, cozy crime novel, amateur sleuth, bookshop setting, writer protagonist, coffee lover, Agatha Christie style, small town whodunit, page-turning cozy, series starter mystery

Looking to adapt this for a product page? You can include a shorter blurb version too:

“Crime‐writer Jen Dawson retreats to the local bookstore for inspiration. Instead she inherits a murder, the shop… and becomes the prime suspect. With endless coffee and stacks of books, can she crack the case and clear her name? Murder at the Bookstore is a charming, clever, book-loving cozy mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and modern amateur sleuths.”