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A Very Novel Murder

Ellie Alexander

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English
Storm Publishing
20 January 2026
Opening a detective agency above her beloved bookstore seems like the perfect business plan--until Annie Murray's first case involves a suspicious death right on her doorstep.

June Munrow, an elderly resident of Annie's home town, Redwood Grove, is convinced that young Kelly Taylor's recent drowning wasn't the tragic accident everyone believes it to be. Despite the police ruling, June is determined to prove there's more to the story and hires the Novel Detectives to uncover the truth.

As Annie delves into Kelly's life, she discovers a tangled web of secrets involving Kelly's complicated relationships, a peculiar landlord, and her mysterious roommate. Everyone connected to Kelly seems to be hiding something, and the deeper Annie digs, the more puzzling the case becomes.

With her trademark blend of curiosity and compassion, can Annie piece together the clues and solve her first official case--before she gets into deep water herself?

Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, this charming cozy mystery is brimming with small-town secrets and bookish charm that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
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Imprint:   Storm Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 132mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   200g
ISBN:   9781837003099
ISBN 10:   1837003092
Series:   Novel Detectives Mystery
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ellie Alexander is the bestselling author of more than forty cozy mystery novels. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Japanese, reaching readers worldwide. She is the founder of the annual Ashland Mystery Festival and a frequent guest at library programs and author events throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including the popular Northwest Authors series and independent bookshops across the region.In addition to her fiction, her essays and articles have appeared in publications such as Mystery Scene Magazine, The Oregonian, and Portland Family Magazine. As a writing teacher and coach, she helps aspiring authors shape their stories and navigate the path to publication with clarity and confidence. A proud Pacific Northwest native, Alexander often sets her mystery series against real backdrops from Portland's hipster neighborhoods to the charming Shakespearean hamlet of Ashland. She now lives in Sunnyvale, California, where she's been swept away by the stunning coastal communities and sun-drenched small towns, which of course have found their way into her new series.

Reviews for A Very Novel Murder

""Absolutely loved this!!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea whodunit until it was revealed... I love a good twist!"" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Kept me glued to the page as I raced to find out whodunit. A winner!"" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Ellie Alexander has done it AGAIN!! As cozy mysteries go this is one of the coziest... So good I devoured it in one sitting."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Knocked me out of my seat!!! Loved this... eagerly waiting the next... Five stars hands down."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""ELLIE ALEXANDER HAS A NEW SERIES!!!!! I immediately wanted to hop on a flight to Redwood Grove... The characters and the setting seemed so real."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Ellie Alexander has once again proven herself as the queen of cozy mysteries."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""I have loved every series Ellie has written so far and this one did not disappoint! I truly was hooked and I stayed up way too late because I just needed to finish the book."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""A definite must-read for all book lovers, and fans of cozy murder mysteries."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


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