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A Novel Way to Die: A Book Club Small Town Cozy Mystery Series
133 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 18, 2026
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January 27, 2026
A Novel Way to Die
Gretchen and Marianne, retired ladies going to their book club meeting, what could be more mundane? But not so! There's controversy stirring about one of their members demanding a book be banned. Just when it's disclosed that no one likes her, she is found dead in the storeroom of the cafe where they are meeting, by Marianne! The sleuthing begins with a tangled web of secrets revealing the true nastiness of the victim and those she hurt. Some might even say she was "asking for it"! A clever retribution for past inflicted injuries? Well, you will have to read the book because lots of motives start surfacing...makes one think about treating people better so as not to end up like Pamela! This is a fast-paced book you will enjoy!
Gretchen and Marianne, retired ladies going to their book club meeting, what could be more mundane? But not so! There's controversy stirring about one of their members demanding a book be banned. Just when it's disclosed that no one likes her, she is found dead in the storeroom of the cafe where they are meeting, by Marianne! The sleuthing begins with a tangled web of secrets revealing the true nastiness of the victim and those she hurt. Some might even say she was "asking for it"! A clever retribution for past inflicted injuries? Well, you will have to read the book because lots of motives start surfacing...makes one think about treating people better so as not to end up like Pamela! This is a fast-paced book you will enjoy!
January 27, 2026
This is the first in the series. The main characters are Maryanne and Gretchen. They are members of a book club in Franklin's Crossings. When the most hated woman in town and a member of the club is murdered Maryanne and Gretchen decide they have to look into it. They start asking questions and following the answers. They end up find out more about the murdered woman and dislike her even more but as everyone keeps saying, No one deserves to die that way. They keep feeling like they need one more thing to tie it all together. But can they figure it outbefore they find themselves in danger ?
February 8, 2026
it was okay
Of course he did it. This book went on and on for too long to get to the end result we all knew was coming. I started off intrigued and excited to read more but after about a third of it, I couldn’t wait to be done due to inconsistencies and repetitiveness. Then, by the time we get the answer it still goes on and on and every time I thought “okay, that’s a nice way to end it” it went on to fit in one more little something else.
Of course he did it. This book went on and on for too long to get to the end result we all knew was coming. I started off intrigued and excited to read more but after about a third of it, I couldn’t wait to be done due to inconsistencies and repetitiveness. Then, by the time we get the answer it still goes on and on and every time I thought “okay, that’s a nice way to end it” it went on to fit in one more little something else.
February 20, 2026
A Novel Way to Die by Maisy Marple
The story moves at a fast pace with likable characters and a creative plot. Overall, I found this to be an enjoyable read. Maisy Marple is an author to follow. I'm enjoying her books and highly recommend them to all.
The story moves at a fast pace with likable characters and a creative plot. Overall, I found this to be an enjoyable read. Maisy Marple is an author to follow. I'm enjoying her books and highly recommend them to all.
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