Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop (#1)
The first in a new Pacific Northwest-set mystery series inspired by the real “Halloweentown!”
Normally, spooky season is Bailey Briggs’ favorite time of year, and her Halloween-themed small town’s time to shine. But between managing Lazy Bones Books, working on her graphic novel-in-progress, and running the Spooky Season Literary Festival, Bailey hardly has a moment to enjoy Elyan Hollow’s spot-on seasonal vibes. Not to mention, at every turn she seems to be tripping over the contentious crew of Gone Ghouls, a ghost-hunting reality TV show currently filming around town. Bailey tries to stay focused on the Lit Festival, which is supposed to kick off Elyan Hollow’s annual Halloween Fair; instead, this year’s festival begins with a murder.
It’s bad enough Bailey discovered the victim, but now, as a lead suspect with some (admittedly) damning evidence pointing her way, she’s got to clear her name! With the help of her librarian friend, Colby, and Jack Skeleton, her world-class bookshop dog (and the absolute bestest boy ever), Bailey sets out to solve a murder…
As her investigation weaves through family secrets, professional rivalries, and town feuds, the list of suspects is growing fast; unfortunately, so is the list of victims. If Bailey doesn’t find the killer soon, Elyan Hollow’s haunted reputation will get a little too real…
Reviews
"An exciting mystery whose answers lie deep in the past of the complex characters."
"[A] satisfying series starter"
"Fans looking for a lighthearted cozy to get them in the Halloween spirit won’t be disappointed with Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop."
"Elyan Hollow, Oregon seems like just the kind of idyllic small town that makes people who read small town cozy mysteries – which this most definitely is – want to live in a small town just like it."
"CHAOS AT THE LAZY BONES BOOKSHOP is the perfect blend of cozy mystery and Halloween!"
"Emmeline Duncan introduces readers to Elya Hollow and Bailey Briggs effectively. Readers quickly get the feel for the small town"
"I would recommend this for any Reader who loves Cozy Mysteries, bookshop-based stories, knitting, adorable dogs, and/or Halloween!"