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Guidebook to Murder

Lynn Cahoon
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Guidebook to Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Lynn Cahoon

Guidebook to Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Cove, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon follows a person named Jill Gardner, a bookshop owner and amateur sleuth in South Cove, California. Jill is entangled in a murder investigation when she discovers the dead body of her elderly friend. As she searches for the truth, Jill uncovers secrets while navigating relationships in her coastal town.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Informative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

11,377 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon charms readers with its picturesque small-town setting and engaging plot. The protagonist, Jill Gardner, is relatable and likable, making for an enjoyable cozy mystery. However, some readers feel the storyline is predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a delightful escape for fans of light mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Guidebook to Murder?

Readers who savor cozy mysteries with a charming setting and curious sleuths will enjoy Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon. Fans of Murder, She Wrote and Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death will find a delightful escape in this engaging small-town whodunit.

4.1

11,377 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Cove, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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