Better Late Than Never {+ Giveaway}

◊ BETTER LATE THAN NEVER by Jenn McKinlay

◊ Series: A Library Lover’s Mystery, Book 7

◊ Hardcover: 304 pages

◊ Genre: Cozy Murder Mystery

◊ Publisher: Berkley (November 1, 2016)

◊ Language: English

◊ ISBN-10: 0399583734

◊ ISBN-13: 978-0399583735

SYNOPSIS:

          In the latest Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of A Likely Story, a decades overdue book puts library director Lindsey Norris hot on the trail of a cold case...
 

When the Briar Creek Public Library holds its first overdue book amnesty day—no fines for late returns—the volume of incoming materials is more than Lindsey and her staff can handle. In a bind, Lindsey drafts the crafternoon ladies to help check in and sort the stacks of books.

But one tardy tome catches her attention—a copy of J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, twenty years past due. When Lindsey looks up the borrower, she’s shocked to discover it was a murdered teacher named Candice Whitley, whose killer was never found.

Candice checked out the novel on the day she was murdered. Now Lindsey wonders if it could provide a clue to the decades-old cold case. No one noticed who brought the book back in, but could it be Candice’s killer? Lindsey is determined to catch the culprit one way or another because justice for Candice Whitley is long overdue...

INCLUDES READING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS

Author Jenn McKinlay creates delightful characters that are well-developed, realistic, and likable. They have problems (not counting murder) and hopes like people you interact with every day.

The library setting is a perfect backdrop for this story. It’s inviting with just the right mix of intrigue and friendship. The day of amnesty adds a layer of mystery and mayhem in itself.

The story moves at a good pace and holds your attention from beginning to end. The twists and turns will keep you wondering. There’s a good blend of mystery, romance, humor, and friendship for a well-balanced story. Several tasty recipes at the end are an added bonus.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER is the seventh installment in the series but can be read on its own. This delightful cozy mystery will have you visiting your own local library for a chance to soak up the atmosphere.

Better Late Than Never by Jenn McKinlay, A Library Lover’s Mystery (Book #7), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0399583735, Hardcover, 304 Pages

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Penguin Random House, I have a print copy of BETTER LATE THAN NEVER by Jenn McKinlay to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, Nov. 17.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. Have you ever forgotten to return a library book? If so, what was it? Do you like the idea of an overdue book amnesty day?

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