Secret Bookcase Mystery Series
Written by Ellie Alexander
Narrated by Ellen Quay
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- The Body in the Bookstore
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The Body in the Bookstore
Ellie AlexanderRating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5 - 1 ratingRating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5 - 1 ratingThe first in a cozy crime series where a killer threatens a bookseller's mystery festival. Can she unmask the murderer before the event becomes a real-life whodunit?
The first in a cozy crime series where a killer threatens a bookseller's mystery festival. Can she unmask the murderer before the event becomes a real-life whodunit?
Ellie Alexander
Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research. Ellie loves hearing from her readers and interacting with them on social media. You can find her at: elliealexander.co
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