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If Books Could Kill: A Bibliophile Mystery | 
 enlarge | Author: Kate Carlisle
Publisher: Signet
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 36205
Media: Paperback
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 045122891X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780451228918
ASIN: 045122891X
Publication Date: February 2, 2010
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Product Description
Murder is easy-on paper.
Book restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright is attending the world- renowned Book Fair when her ex Kyle shows up with a bombshell. He has an original copy of a scandalous text that could change history-and humiliate the beloved British monarchy.
When Kyle turns up dead, the police are convinced Brooklyn's the culprit. But with an entire convention of suspects, Brooklyn's conducting her own investigation to find out if the motive for murder was a 200-year-old secret-or something much more personal.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Ever so good! June 24, 2010
fina (iowa)
I have swallowed both of these books whole. I have studied medieval bindings and find everything to be accurate too, which really makes a difference for a failed perfectionist like myself.(Printing & binding provide so many details to obsess over that they seem to attract perfectionists like moths to a flame) I would highly recommend this series for those who like their plots tangled and their details precise. I did consider lowering the score because I began the series when book one was published and the year long wait was agonizing, but really the timing issue is my problem not hers so the 5 stars stand.
Another good entry in a cute series! May 12, 2010
ChibiNeko (Whereever I go, here I am.)
When I read the first book in the series (Homicide in Hardcover), I knew that this was going to be a series that I would follow for quite a while. Not only does Carlisle manage to weave a good mystery, but she also includes one of my favorite subjects: books.
After the events from the previous book, all Brooklyn wants is to have a nice time at the Edinburgh Book Fair. However, her plans for a relaxing weekend are interrupted by her nemesis Minka as well as an ex-lover showing up claiming that he has a book that is proof of a royal love scandal. When his dead body is discovered on a local ghost tour that Brooklyn is attending, she knows that she might be in danger. When the police discover that one of her book restoration tools was the murder weapon, Brooklyn knows that she has to uncover the truth & clear her name!
I will admit that while I loved this book, it did take a while for it to really get started. Don't get me wrong- I love reading about Brooklyn, especially since she's so intelligent & really knows what she wants. It's just that the opening set up for the mystery took a while to unwind. It isn't bad or boring, just a little drawn out.
I liked that our heroine's hunky love interests return in this book & that her fantastic parents make an appearance as well. (Hey, her mom is a hoot to read about & it is nice to have a story where the mom is nurturing & not overbearing, as some mystery moms tend to be.) The mystery is nicely done & I have to admit, I was a little surprised at the end. As always, we get a nice dose of book love as well as book reconstruction- something that is surprisingly interesting. (Actually, I wished that there was a little more book reconstruction- I love the way Carlisle describes it!
If you haven't read the previous book then rest easy- you don't have to read it to understand everything that is going on in this book. While the previous book is referenced quite a bit, Carlisle does do a bit of explanation about everything that has gone on before. Not so much that it interrupts the book flow, but enough that a first time reader can go through the book with ease. I do recommend picking up the first book, though...
I can't wait for the next book (The Lies That Bind) to be released in February of 2011- if it keeps up the trend with the previous two books, it promises to be a real treat!
Such fun! May 11, 2010
Esri F. Allbritten (Boulder, CO USA)
For one thing, if you've ever visited Edinburgh, this book will really take you back there. If you haven't, you'll enjoy reading about a great city. Kate Carlisle has not only created engaging characters, but also given readers a look into the rare book world, which is fascinating. Recurring love interests and a wacky nemesis add lots of fun to the tight plot. Enjoy!
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