A Book of Murder in Notchey Creek — Liz Andrews

Harley Henrickson follows a trail of murders linked to a rare first-edition printing of Jane Eyre. It's springtime in Notchey Creek, Tennessee, and Harley Henrickson is attending the Antiques and Blooms Festival. Antiques line the streets, flowers fill hanging baskets, and festivalgoers stand in line, waiting to appraise their treasures. But order turns to frenzied excitement when the town's controversial new resident, Suzanne Clare, presents a rare first edition printing of Jane Eyre. The book is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, a prize for which many would kill. 
On the following morning, Suzanne Clare is found dead in her mansion, and the book is missing. To Sheriff Jed Turner, the woman's murder appears to be a clear-cut case of burglary-homicide, but Harley is not so sure. Suzanne Clare had many skeletons in her closet and many enemies among her neighbors.In the ensuing days, as bodies begin to accumulate and jealousy, passion, and revenge rear their evil heads, Harley discovers that Charlotte Brontë's rare first edition is indeed a book of murder. Includes recipes.PRAISE FOR THE HARLEY HENRICKSON MYSTERY SERIES A deftly constructed and thoroughly enjoyable small-town murder mystery with a Christmas twist. -Kirkus Reviews (The Ghosts of Notchey Creek)In crisp, engaging prose, Harley's methodical clue gathering finds the hero investigating her town's love triangles and a blackmailing scheme, while Andrews keeps the pages turning with twisty plotting, clever red herrings, and local color as distinct as the recipes for whiskey cocktails that close out the book. Booklife by Publishers Weekly, Editors Pick (Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek) Andrews again does a fine job of keeping the mystery's solution in suspense until the end while offering a charmingly folksy setting and eccentric characters. The more colorful aspects of Harley's life are given depth by her intelligent, determined sleuthing as well as romantic yearnings complicated by self-doubts from a painful childhood. Another twisty, entertaining entry in this cozy series featuring an appealing investigator. --Kirkus Reviews (Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek)This funny, well-plotted mystery, which boasts sharp wit and a clever heroine, will delight readers of all ages. - Booklife by Publishers Weekly (The Ghosts of Notchey Creek)The Ghosts of Notchey Creek has a charming ambiance that breathes new life into the cozy mystery genre with humor, suspense, and surprises. -Manhattan Book Review (The Ghosts of Notchey Creek)Andrews mixes up a tasty cocktail out of appealing ingredients. --Kirkus Reviews (Murder Comes to Notchey Creek)A wonderful small-town mystery ... Harley Henrickson will have you cheering before you know it. The Ghosts of Notchey Creek will keep readers entertained until the very end. --San Francisco Book Review (The Ghosts of Notchey Creek)The mystery's plot is enhanced by the author's skillful use of imagery and a parade of complex and eccentric characters. I found it impressive that Andrews was able to simultaneously weave a plot that kept me guessing while conjuring visual images that made me laugh. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. --Online Book Club, 4/4 stars (Murder Comes to Notchey Creek)