The Silence Of The Library: A Cat in the Stacks Mystery

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Silence Of The Library: A Cat in the Stacks Mystery
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Miranda James
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:310
Dimensions(mm): Height 172,Width 105
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9780425257289
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Berkley Prime Crime
Publication Date 28 January 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

It's National Library Week, and the Athena Public Library is planning an exhibit to honour the centenary of famous novelist Electra Barnes Cartwright, creator of the beloved Veronica Thane series. When the author agrees to make a rare public appearance, the news of her whereabouts goes viral overnight, and series devotees and book collectors converge on Athena. After all, it's rumoured that Cartwright penned the Veronica Thane stories that remain under wraps, and one rabid fan will stop at nothing, not even murder, to get hold of the rare books.

Author Biography

Miranda James is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries and the Southern Ladies Mysteries.

Reviews

Praise for the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks Mysteries "Courtly librarian Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, are an endearing detective duo. Warm, charming, and Southern as the tastiest grits."-Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author of the Death on Demand Mysteries "Combines a kindhearted librarian hero, family secrets in a sleepy Southern town, and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart."-Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries "Ideal for Christie fans who enjoy a good puzzle."-Library Journal "[A] pleasing blend of crime and charm."-Richmond Times-Dispatch "James just keeps getting better and better...It's an intelligent read, so well-written that I couldn't stop reading it. Every single time I turned out my light for the night, I found myself thinking about the story, flipping the light switch again and reading just 'one more chapter.'"-MyShelf.com