Bound by Mystery (Beach Bound Books and Beans Mysteries)

 

Bound by Mystery 

(Beach Bound Books and Beans Mysteries #3) 

September 28, 2022

by Christy Barritt  (Author)

Talitha Robinson is well on her way to completing renovations for her new bookstore, Beach Bound Books and Beans, in Lantern Beach, North Carolina. But when she hosts a friendly meet-and-greet with bookstore owners from nearby islands, the progress she’s making comes to a deadly end.

Someone is backstabbed—literally—right under Tali’s nose. To make matters worse, Tali’s fingerprints are all over the murder weapon and a neighbor claims to have seen Tali commit the crime.

Mac MacArthur knows Tali isn’t the type to hurt anyone, but it doesn’t take a former police chief to figure out things don’t look good for her. The two work together to read between the lines and decipher the truth before Tali gets locked away for crimes she didn’t commit.

As more evidence stacks up, it becomes clear that someone wants to take Tali out of the story. For good.

My thoughts:  BOUND BY MYSTERY is book 3 in this 4 book collection, but it easily stands alone. There is a connecting mystery through-out the series. Tali hasn't opened her bookstore yet but she invites some neighboring bookstore owners to visit and while there, one is murdered with a confusing array of book title poetry as clues. Worse, all evidence points to Tali and she has no proof. Can she find out who-dun-it and why before she's locked away for a crime she didn't commit? As per usual with Ms Barritts books they are fast-paced and kept me guessing. If you like cozy mysteries or know someone who  does, this collection will make a nice gift idea.   Recommended.  I was given a copy free a copy free and all opinions are my own.