Part of Death on Demand, book 4
First published 1988
Annie Laurance runs a mystery bookstore and knows plenty about fictional murders. She never expected to encounter a real one while honeymooning with her new husband. The newlyweds find themselves caught up in a deadly situation that turns their romantic getaway into a crime scene. Annie must use her knowledge of mystery plots to navigate actual danger. The case involves New Age practitioners and their unconventional beliefs, which become targets for satirical treatment. Annie discovers that solving real murders requires more than just reading about them. Her honeymoon becomes a test of both her detective instincts and her new marriage. The investigation forces her to distinguish between the cozy mysteries she sells and the messy reality of actual crime.
Genres: romance, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, fish-out-of-water
256 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Crimeline