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Bookmarked for Murder

(Mystery Bookshop #5)

V.M. Burns (Goodreads Author)

4.21 · Rating details · 340 ratings · 123 reviews

Amateur sleuth Samantha Washington’s shopping trip to Chicago takes a deadly detour when a man is murdered on her bus . . .

After some post-Christmas retail therapy in the Windy City, mystery bookshop owner and historical whodunit novelist Sam Washington is returning home to North Harbor, Michigan, on a chartered bus. With Nana Jo and her gal pals Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Ma ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 Natalia R rated it really liked it

After a fun shopping trip in Chicago, mystery bookshop owner and writer Sam Washington is returning home with her grandmother and her friends from the retirement village. Unfortunately, the relaxing bus ride turns deadly when a passenger is murdered in his seat. With the help of her grandmother and her friends, Sam is determined to bring the killer to justice. Bookmarked For Murder is a fast-paced, enjoyable cozy mystery with a touch of humor, a great cast of fun, quirky characters, and a clever ...more

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Dec 14, 2019 LORI (Dollycas) CASWELL rated it it was amazing

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I just can’t get enough of this series!

This time Sam takes a trip to Chicago with Nana Jo and her friends from Shady Acres for a little post-holiday fun on a chartered bus trip. They all had a good time and as usual, Irma found herself a man. He is so taken with her he joins her on the bus home to North Harbor. When the bus makes an unscheduled courtesy stop it seems her new friend is not snoozing in his seat. No, the man is dead. Before the police can arrive, Nana Jo, Irma, D Dollycas’s Thoughts

I just can’t get enough of this series!

This time Sam takes a trip to Chicago with Nana Jo and her friends from Shady Acres for a little post-holiday fun on a chartered bus trip. They all had a good time and as usual, Irma found herself a man. He is so taken with her he joins her on the bus home to North Harbor. When the bus makes an unscheduled courtesy stop it seems her new friend is not snoozing in his seat. No, the man is dead. Before the police can arrive, Nana Jo, Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Mae decide Sam will lead them in their own investigation in the death. She tries to put the brakes on their ideas but soon realizes she has give in before they swerve off on their own and one of them ends up dead.

Ms. Burns has created quite a crew of entertaining characters. Sam, her lovable poodles, her nephews who man the bookshop while she in off following clues, and all the residents of Shady Acres including Nana Jo come together in a story that is hard to put down. Irma gets a bigger role this time and I liked that. All the ladies bring a huge dose of humor to all the situations they face. As always, Snickers and Oreo put a big smile on my face.

The main mystery is clever. A closed room, I mean bus mystery, limits the suspects but that doesn’t make this whodunit an easy solve, especially because there were people on the bus’s return trip that did not make the trip with the group to Chicago. The death actually happened out of North Harbor’s jurisdiction which adds some unique situations. They aren’t able to get answers from the detective in charge of the case like they do with the local detective. The victim’s true identity also twists things up a bit.

Our amateur sleuth is also an aspiring author so readers are treated to a second mystery story that she is writing. A historical mystery featuring Lady Elizabeth and her niece, Lady Penelope. They witnessed a woman fall to her death and have reason to believe she was pushed. Sam uses her writing to help clarify the clues for the murder she is trying to solve in real life. Both mysteries are filled with twists and fun to try and solve before their big reveals. Sam even asks the detective if she can do a big reveal like Hercule Poirot and what follows was positively delightful for this cozy mystery lover.

Bookmarked for Murder mixes marvelously fun mysteries with realistic characters and a couple of lovable pups to bring us a book filled with humor and the perfect amount of romance. The entire Mystery Bookshop Series is not to be missed by cozy lovers! ...more

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Oct 19, 2019 Peggy R rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, 2019-craving-for-cozies-challenge, 2019-goodreads-reading-challenge, book-related-themed, cozy-mystery-books, netgalley

I find this series to be cleverly crafted and entertaining. The characters are very engaging and diverse. Once again, Sam, her Nana Jo and the rest of the ladies from Shady Acres are involved in solving a murder. This time its a take on a closed-door murder- the victim was killed in a bus while the ladies were returning from a shopping trip from Chicago. I think Sam's character is developing nicely and her relationship with Frank is moving along at a natural pace. The dialogue is at times witty ...more

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Oct 20, 2019 JoAn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, cozy-mystery

Bookmarked for Murder by V. M. Burns is the fifth book in the Mystery Bookshop series and was another winner in my book.

Samantha Washington is a character that I admire. She is strong, intelligent, curious and gifted with a strong intuition for solving mysteries. I absolutely love Nana Jo, Irma, Dorothy and Ruby Mae. They are quirky and unique and when they are on the page you know there will shenanigans. The plot is well crafted and clever with plenty of twists to keep a reader turning the page ...more

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Dec 02, 2019 Carla Johnson-Hicks rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley, blog-tour, cozy-mystery, humour

This Mystery Bookshop Story has Sam, Nana Jo and the girls heading off to Chicago for some shopping, theatre and time together. After a whirlwind few days, they board the bus for a quick trip back home. That trip home ended up taking twelve hours, due to the death/murder of one of the passengers while stopped at a rest station. Even though the murder did not take place in North Harbor, Sam is still enlisted by "the girls" to solve the murder.

Bookmarked For Murder is a fast-paced, enjoyable cozy ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Melanie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, cozy-mystery

Bookmarked for Murder was another fantastic addition to the Mystery Bookshop series featuring an interesting mystery for the group to solve.

When Nana Jo suggests some retail therapy in Chicago to wind down after the holiday season, mystery bookstore owner Samantha Washington jumps at the chance. Soon Sam, Nana Jo, Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Mae are headed to the Windy City with some of the fellow retirees from the Shady Acres Retirement Village. But when the group begins to make their way back home Bookmarked for Murder was another fantastic addition to the Mystery Bookshop series featuring an interesting mystery for the group to solve.

When Nana Jo suggests some retail therapy in Chicago to wind down after the holiday season, mystery bookstore owner Samantha Washington jumps at the chance. Soon Sam, Nana Jo, Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Mae are headed to the Windy City with some of the fellow retirees from the Shady Acres Retirement Village. But when the group begins to make their way back home, a man Irma befriended is found dead on the bus. And after Irma asks for their help, Sam and the Sleuthing Seniors are on the case to find the killer before they strike again.

The mystery in this book was well done with enough twists to keep you guessing. From the start I was curious how a man was murdered on a bus when all the other passengers were only a short distance away. It was definitely a question that plagued Sam as well and ultimately I was satisfied when we found out how it was done. The murder in this book didn’t take place in North Harbor, so it was interesting getting to see a different person in charge of the investigation who had no interest in Sam’s help. Detective Pitt though was still involved and thankfully continuing his cooperative streak with Sam. There was more involvement from the Sleuthing Seniors this time around which was great as I love the hijinks their group gets up to. Ultimately I thought the ending was well done and I was happy with the way the killer was caught.

During her downtime, Sam is writing the next novel in her British cozy mystery series which I enjoyed as those sections are always a delight to read. The characters in her series are wonderful and I’ve come to really enjoy them over the course of the series. The cases in her books mirror the real-life mysteries she is trying to solve as she uses the books to work out her theories. I enjoy watching Sam work things out in this way as it usually helps her figure out what pieces are missing to solve everything.

Overall Bookmarked for Murder was an enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for future volumes of the series. I highly recommend the Mystery Bookshop series and think it’s a great place to start for readers new to the genre.

**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.** ...more

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Nov 22, 2019 Tari rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley, wish-list

Sam had finally agreed to take a mini vacation from the bookstore and went with her Nana and the other senior sleuths to Chicago. Before they could return home, the guy that Irma was seeing was found dead on the bus. There were plenty of suspects, but somehow I managed to guess the correct one. Of course, as usual, I didn't know any of the reasoning behind why I picked. It just seemed to be the right person.

The showdown was very exciting...how else would it be with Nana Jo involved? The ending w ...more

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Oct 13, 2019 Karen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Number five in the series does not disappoint!
The main character is also a writer, so there is a bonus in that there are two mysteries to solve within the book. This is not a distraction from the main story, but a compliment.
The regular cast of characters are so endearing and I love to read about them! I really enjoy the relationship between Sam and Nana Jo. As well, I enjoy Nana Jo’s friends, who are written as smart, full of life and entertaining.
The mysteries are well written and kept me gues ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 The Kawaii Slartibartfast rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! Sam is such a great character and I really loved the Shady Acres crew. Bookmarked for Murder was a super fun read!

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Mar 02, 2020 Annette rated it it was amazing

V. M. Burns never disappoints me. Each book in this series is just as good and fun to read as the previous books that came before. As a result, The Mystery Bookshop series continues to be one of my favorite series. I will try to wait patiently for the next installment.

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Dec 24, 2019 Carrie Schmidt (Reading is My SuperPower) rated it really liked it

Shelves: small-towns, contemporary, books-on-books, family-ties, mystery-suspense, blog-reviewed, christmas-fiction, cozy-mystery, diversity

The Mystery Bookshop series is quickly becoming one of my fave cozy series, and the latest installment – Bookmarked for Murder – reminds me why. Witty, sweet, clean, and smartly written, it’s also lots of fun!

The delightful cast of characters is back and just as quirky as ever (Irma, I’m looking at you…), and they are definitely a big part of what makes the book so entertaining and endearing. I love Nana Jo & her Shady Acres gang of senior sleuths (picture a sort of Golden Girls ensemble cast), ...more

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Nov 13, 2019 Fred rated it it was amazing

Bookmarked For Murder is the fifth book in the Mystery Bookshop series.

Samantha (Sam) Washington, NanaJo and gal pals from Shady Acres Retirement Village have just spent an exciting four days of shopping Christmas shopping in Chicago. As they are loading luggage on their bus, Sam notices that Irma, being Irma, has met a gentleman, Max, who seems to join the group for their trip home. They soon learn that Max is a celebrated author whose next book will reveal more information on assignation Rober ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Susan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-craving-for-cozies-challenge

V.M. Burns could write a grocery list and I would enjoy reading it. No matter which series - The Dog Club series or the Mystery Bookshop - her books are great escapes for this reader. Bookmarked for Murder brings a fun, updated version of the classic locked room murder. What a great twist.
Samantha, Nana Jo and the lively ladies from the Shady Acres Retirement Village are returning from Chicago after enjoying some after Christmas shopping. Traveling along the wintery highway on their chartered bu ...more

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Dec 08, 2019 Jessica Robbins rated it really liked it

Shelves: own-kindle, netgalley, blog-tour, 2019-craving-for-cozies-challenge

*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write a honest review for.

Another great adventure with Samantha!! This time she has went on a group trip to Chicago with her Nana and the Shady Acres crew. Things are going fantastic until the ride home which is filled with traffic jams leading to an unexpected rest stop. Upon loading up again they discover one of their party dead. Sam is determined to not get involved since it didn't even happen in Michigan but pressure from the ...more

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Nov 22, 2019 Jerri Cachero rated it it was amazing

When a controversial author is murdered, during a bus trip to Chicago, Samantha (Sam), Nana Jo and the senior sleuths are in for a compelling and dangerous mystery.

Sam is ready to ring in the New Year and a quick bus trip to Chicago, with her grandmother and her friends, is an entertaining way to start the celebration. Irma the senior seductress, makes friends with the author and finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation.

This series is a fun read for so many reasons - the character ...more

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May 10, 2020 Kirsti rated it it was amazing

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book!

Cozy mystery is a massive genre, and filled with subgenres for basically every theme you can think of. I tend to gravitate to books, cats, dogs, magic and food themes, and this book covers quite a few of them (no magic, except that of a good book) It also has the story in story going for it, as each chapter contains a little from the series that the main character, Sam, is writing. It's also cozy mystery, so you get anothe ...more

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Oct 12, 2019 Anna Fox rated it it was amazing

I really enjoy getting 2 mysteries/stories in one book. I like the characters and their relationships. The first mystery is a "locked room" one. The other incidents have more folks involved. I was able to figure out who the murderer was, but this didn't impact my enjoyment of the book.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for my honest review. - I really like this series and hope for many more. ...more

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Jan 16, 2020 Kay Garrett rated it it was amazing

Shelves: want-to-read

BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER by V. M. Burns is the fifth book in the Mystery Bookshop series. Although part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book.

BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER is the wonderful cozy mystery about Samantha “Sam” Washington, her Nana Jo - Josephine Thomas, and the rest of the gang from Shady Acres Retirement Village along with a few extras taking a four day shopping excursion to Chicago via a chartered bus. The trip ends with one of the riders being murdered in the bus on th BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER by V. M. Burns is the fifth book in the Mystery Bookshop series. Although part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book.

BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER is the wonderful cozy mystery about Samantha “Sam” Washington, her Nana Jo - Josephine Thomas, and the rest of the gang from Shady Acres Retirement Village along with a few extras taking a four day shopping excursion to Chicago via a chartered bus. The trip ends with one of the riders being murdered in the bus on the trip home.

Feeling that the murderer had to be someone on the bus, which means they more than likely also residing at Shady Acres, Nana Jo convinces Sam to pull out her sleuthing skills to help them find the guilty party before they get away scot-free. It was time for the “crew” of Sam, Jo, Ruby Mae, Dorothy and Irma to start hunting for clues and flush out the culprit.

Finding out that the victim, Max Franck, was an investigative journalist and author, they suspected that his murder may have bearing on his soon to be released book, a follow up on his book about the Kennedy assassination. The list of suspect are many. Some possibilities are a daughter very upset with him for not being tested in order to possibly save his granddaughter’s life, a bus driver with a murder conviction in the past, or a man wearing shades who was packing.

Sam makes the decision to include Detective “Stinky” Pitt in on their investigation with the understanding that they share information. After all, he can get his hands to details and reports that they can’t. In return, he can take the glory for nabbing the bad guy.

The stakes are raised and danger lurks when Irma’s room is searched and then she was pushed down the stairs. Another murder tops that off making Sam think that the murderer is getting nervous that they are getting too close.

Is the method of murder used by the killer a clue to who the murderer is? Can they solve this riddle of crimes before someone else is murdered? Are they putting themselves in danger by asking questions? Will Sam put her life on the line to nab the murderer so they won’t slip out of town?

V. M. Burns does an except job in her writing BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER keeping you turning pages feeling like you are one of the “crew” along the way while trying to figure out the whodunit before the reveal. I, for one, was entirely wrong and happy knowing she fooled me to the very end. In amongst all the clues and murders, she keeps us entertained with bits of Sam’s personal life as we learn about her sweet romance with Frank Patterson and her sweet interaction with Snickers and Oreo, her poodles, as well as getting to read a book within a book by reading the delightful murder mystery Sam was writing when taking a break.

Loved BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves a great mystery, a cozy mystery or an entertaining page-turning story. Once you pick it up, you will find it hard to put down. Always enjoy this author’s books and this one did not disappoint me at all.
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Dec 03, 2019 Diane Hernandez rated it really liked it

Shelves: blog-tour, netgalley

A modern-day locked room (actually a tour bus) mystery and a tale set in 1938 England are both included in Bookmarked for Murder.

The author uses a clever plot device of having the main sleuth, Samantha, be creating the period mystery as we watch. Since Sam is also a mystery bookstore owner, she also recommends other excellent cozy mysteries a la the Death on Demand mystery series. The main plot on the bus involves Sam, her grandmother Jo, and her three neighbors at the senior living residence, A modern-day locked room (actually a tour bus) mystery and a tale set in 1938 England are both included in Bookmarked for Murder.

The author uses a clever plot device of having the main sleuth, Samantha, be creating the period mystery as we watch. Since Sam is also a mystery bookstore owner, she also recommends other excellent cozy mysteries a la the Death on Demand mystery series. The main plot on the bus involves Sam, her grandmother Jo, and her three neighbors at the senior living residence, Shady Acres. This allows the author to include some gentle humor.

“You ordered fifteen pizzas?” [says the] freckle-faced kid, who looked about twelve, with [...] a red hoodie with a Star Trek insignia, and red Converse All-Stars. “Nice shoes” said Nana Jo. [...] “Thanks. All the old ladies usually like them.” The coroner was removing the body from the bus. “That’s what’s left of the last person who called me an old lady. Remember, on Star Trek, the red shirts always die first.”—from Bookmarked for Murder

The historic fiction mystery within the mystery is set immediately prior to World War II. Lady Elizabeth and her niece, Lady Penelope, solve the mystery of a woman who fell to her death convinced her family was trying to kill her for her valuables.

Both the present-day and historic mysteries include plenty of character development. The humor is fun. Most enjoyable is the self-referential mystery trope references. I thought I would die laughing when Sam asked the detective for “a big reveal, like in Hercule Poirot books, where you bring all the suspects together and then the sleuth [...] can reveal whodunit.” His reply? “Are you joking? This isn’t television. Real killers don’t crack under the pressure of hearing the evidence against them. Real killers laugh in the face of overwhelming mountains of evidence and deny to their dying day that they’re guilty.” What mystery reader hasn’t had that thought? But I’ve never seen it used in such a clever tongue-in-cheek way before. If you read a lot of cozies, Bookmarked for Murder will be a hilarious addition to your library with its witty takes on old mystery tropes and two intriguing mysteries to solve along with the heroines. 4 stars!

Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review. ...more

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Nov 19, 2019 The Cozy Review rated it really liked it

Series; Mystery Bookshop – Book 5
Author: V.M. Burns
Genre: Cozy Mystery/ Amateur Sleuth/ Bookstore
Publisher: Kensington Books
Page Count: 256

The incredible new addition to the bookstore cozy series “Mystery Bookshop” comes Bookmarked for Murder from author V.M. Burns and Kensington Books.

Sam and Nana Jo are highly entertaining characters in this bookstore cozy. Nana Jo is a no-nonsense, feisty kind of gal, and Sam can keep up with her with no problem. Other characters are interesting, spunky, an ...more

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Oct 27, 2019 Jeanie Jackson rated it really liked it

Shelves: cozy-amateur, x-read-2019

Bookmarked for Murder is at least as awesome as the other books in the Mystery Bookshop series. The plot varies greatly from book to book but the quality of the mysteries remains the sharp and the characters are real-people-great! It was the fact that this series was set in a book shop and included 2 poodles that first caught my attention, but now it is the author and her outstanding writing that keeps me coming back for all of her series. I want to visit that bookshop and meet the twins and the ...more

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Oct 27, 2019 Patty rated it it was amazing

Bookmarked for Murder by V. M. Burns is the 5th book in the Mystery Bookshop series, and it is becoming one of my favorite series. Samantha Washington owns Market Street Mysteries bookstore in North Harbor, Michigan. Sam, Nana Jo and her friends at Shady Acres Retirement Village take a charter bus to Chicago to do some after Christmas shopping. On the bus ride back home, one of the passengers is murdered. Sam is determined to find the real killer, and the sleuthing begins. This book was great. I ...more

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Apr 29, 2020 Melissa Castor rated it it was amazing

Great book!! One of my favorite things about this series is the story within a story that always connect to each other. Such fun to read about what Samantha is writing. I enjoyed this book and trying to figure out who killed Irma's new friend, Max, who turned out to be a famous writer. Very intriguing. Nana Jo and her friends are always so much fun to read about. Looking forward to more books in this series!! Love Samantha and Frank's growing relationship, too!! ...more

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Dec 02, 2019 Karen (BaronessBookTrove) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Bookmarked for Murder by V.M. Burns is another fascinating tale of finding out whodunit with Ms. Burns. Sam, Nana Jo, and their quirky group of people are back to try and solve another mystery.
Can Sam find out who killed Irma's gentleman friend before someone else is snuffed out?
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Nov 11, 2019 Katherine rated it really liked it

Mystery bookshop owner Samantha takes a shopping excursion bus trip to Chicago with family and friends. The trip is organized by Shady Acres, the retirement community where Sam’s grandma Nana Jo lives. It was a great vacation but after hours on the bus slogging through traffic trying to get home to Michigan they have to pull over at a rest stop for a bathroom break. When they re-board they find one of the passengers has been murdered, right in the seat they left him in. Nana Jo and her friends f ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 RO G'ma rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2019, 2019-craving-for-cozies-challenge

Bookmarked for Murder is the fifth book in V. M. Burns’ Mystery Bookshop series. The smoothly paced storyline is well-plotted, with laugh out loud moments, and lots of twists, clues, and red herrings to keep readers engaged and guessing. The well-developed characters are likable, diverse, and fun. The main character is writing a mystery book that is included within the storyline.

Samantha “Sam” Washington is the owner of the Market Street Mysteries Bookstore in North Harbor, Michigan. After the d ...more

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Nov 19, 2019 Toni rated it really liked it

4.5 Stars

This is the fifth book in the Mystery Bookshop series by V.M. Burns

What a hoot of a series! The ladies from Shady Acres Retirement Village are just exactly the perfect backdrop for a cozy mystery!

This book is about how the Shady Acres gang are coming back from a trek to Chicago and on the bus home, a man is found murdered. He is a somewhat famous Pulitzer prize-winning author about to come out with an in-depth book about JFK’s brother, Robert Kennedy.

Sam Washington, mystery book store o ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 April rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery

Sam, her grandmother and friends are in Chicago for a short trip after Christmas. Irma picks up a guy named Max and he rides the bus back to North Harbor with them. Following a rest stop, Max is found murdered on the bus.
Sam has no intention of investigating because she didn’t know Max and he wasn’t one of them in her mind. But Irma is so upset that Sam agrees to look into it.
The mystery Sam is working on during this book also involves a stranger, and Lady Elizabeth is able to figure out who ki ...more

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Nov 26, 2019 Kathleen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley, arc, 2019

Bookmarked for Murder is the 5th book in the Mystery bookshop series. I haven’t read all of them, yet. Each is a standalone story cleverly written and quite entertaining. I have enjoyed each one that I have read.

This series has bookshop owner Samantha Washington attempting to write a mystery of her own. This mystery within a mystery concept is a nice touch. It gives the reader a glimpse into a writer’s process which I liked.

Samantha is a strong, intelligent and curious individual with an ability ...more

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Jul 25, 2020 Angel White rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Sam, Nana Jo and the Sleuthing Seniors are enjoying a shopping spree in Chicago via a bus chartered by Shady Acres. On the last day of the trip they load up and start heading home to North Harbor, MI. During a pit stop one of the passengers has been murdered and the girls are thrown into sleuthing mode. Who is the man that was killled, and why?

Another fun mystery filled with a cozy-within-a-cozy, action, danger, comraderie and Nana Jo's antics (LOVE her). This is such a well-rounded series fille ...more

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V.M. Burns

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V.M. Burns was born in Northwestern Indiana and spent many years in
Southwestern Michigan on the Lake Michigan shoreline. She is a lover of dogs,
British historic cozies, and scones with clotted cream. After many years in the
Midwest she went in search of milder winters and currently lives in Eastern
Tennessee with her poodles. Her debut novel, The Plot is Murder was nominated for a 2017 Agatha Award ...more