From the Bookshelf of Tyler Public Library…

[close] Horowitz has crafted an ode to the Golden Age of Mysteries with his latest novel, Magpie Murders. A brilliant mixture of two novels in one, Magpie Murders opens in the present day with Cloverleaf Books Editor, Susan Ryeland, reading the long-awaited 9th book in the Atticus Pund series and soon discovers that the last three chapters are missing. Detective Atticus Pund is the creation of the gifted mystery author Alan Conway, whose sudden death Susan begins to investigate when she becomes certain that Alan did not commit suicide. Magpie Murders is a clever homage to classic mysteries and a terrific, satisfying read. This novel will go on my list of favorite books.
Highly recommended for all readers of mystery.