Part of Death on Demand, book 22
First published 2012
Annie Darling owns Death on Demand, a mystery bookstore on Broward's Rock, South Carolina. Winter has settled over the island and customers have become scarce. When the local author releases a new book in her successful mystery series, Annie sees an opportunity. She agrees to host a book signing at her store. The event creates a scheduling problem for Annie. She works a shift at Better Tomorrow, the island's charity shop, at the same time. Annie must choose between her bookstore duties and her volunteer commitment. The decision forces her to weigh her business needs against her community obligations. Annie faces the challenge of supporting a fellow mystery writer while honoring her other responsibilities.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, cozy-mystery
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: community, found-family
Setting: Broward's Rock, South Carolina
Period: Winter
288 pages · Hardcover · Berkley