{"title":"Connie Shelton","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bestsellers-can-be-murder-paperback","title":"Bestsellers Can Be Murder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharlie receives a spur-of-the-moment invitation, a bucket-list adventure with her beloved Aunt Louisa on a dream vacation to Australia. Among the must-do activities in Sydney is attending a book signing by Lily Davenport, a bestselling British author and old friend of Louisa's. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Charlie, Louisa, and Lily meet for an elegant afternoon high tea, Charlie quickly senses something is wrong. Despite her polished public persona, Lily is rattled and afraid. In every city on her international book tour, she has received handwritten notes that appear courteous at first glance but carry an unmistakable chill beneath the surface. Each note is delivered in person by hotel staff, signed only with a single letter: \u003cem\u003eA\u003c\/em\u003e. And with every new stop, the messages grow darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe police have provided no help since a crime has not been committed-yet. With one final tour stop after Sydney and her fear mounting, Lily turns to the one person who seems both sharp-eyed and compassionate enough to help: Charlie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReluctantly stepping into the role of investigator, Charlie must unravel a puzzle with a faceless threat and a trail that spans luxury hotels and international cities. As the clock ticks down on the stalker's timeline and the tension rises, Charlie races to uncover the identity behind the ominous signature, fearing the psychological threat will soon turn physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan she unravel the pitifully few clues and catch the perp before the escalating danger spoils their dream vacation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for this USA Today bestselling series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Charlie is just what readers want.\" -\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.\" -\u003cem\u003eThe Midwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A page turner!\" - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for \u003cem\u003eEscapes Can Be Murder\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I always love Charlie's escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can't wait for the next adventure!\" - Meg, 5 stars online review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Memorable details ... and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere.\" -\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... superbly crafted story ...\" - \u003cem\u003eGothic Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better.\" - Vine Voice reviewer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth!\" - \u003cem\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101915582687,"sku":"9781649142375","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/UaEN7KP7T39781649142375.webp?v=1781075880"},{"product_id":"haunted-gold-paperback","title":"Haunted Gold - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA legendary treasure, a vanished professor, and a haunted library - welcome to the world of Emily Plankhurst. In the quaint town of Taos, New Mexico, Emily has inherited her family's research library and is determined to continue their legacy. But when a renowned history professor goes missing while searching for a long-lost Conquistador treasure, Emily finds herself caught up in a twisty mystery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of her ghostly grandmother and a worried colleague of the professor, Emily must navigate through a town full of treasure hunters and clues to find the truth. But as she delves deeper, all Emily knows is that the missing professor had checked out a couple of rare documents from her library, and one of them just might be the authentic map to the treasure!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Emily be able to locate the professor before someone else gets hold of the map? And will she learn whether the famous Conquistador gold actually exists? Find out in this first book in a new spinoff series from \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Connie Shelton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Shelton's earlier Samantha Sweet series, The Ghost in the Library Series is a must-read. With a strong and determined female lead, a charming small town setting, and a thrilling plot full of twists and turns, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mystery with a hint of magic! This was such a fun story with plenty of plot and entertainment. What is especially endearing is Emily's connection to her dead grandmother's ghost.\"-5 stars, D. 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