Part of Death on Demand, book 13
First published 2003
Annie Darling runs Death on Demand Mystery Bookstore on Broward's Rock Island in South Carolina. She prepares a book signing event for mystery novelist Emma Clyde. Someone sabotages her promotional efforts with pranks. The situation turns deadly when a teacher dies, followed by one of her students. The local police chief suspects Annie of the murders. She must prove her innocence by finding the real killer. Her husband Max joins her investigation. Annie uses her knowledge of mysteries and her connections on the island to track down clues. The case forces her to navigate the relationships and secrets of her small community while staying ahead of the police.
Genres: suspense, mystery, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, small-town
Setting: Broward's Rock Island, South Carolina
Period: Contemporary
336 pages · Mass Market Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks