PRAISE FOR KATE CARLISLE’S FIXER-UPPER MYSTERIES

Crowned and Moldering

“Kate Carlisle uses her trademark clever wit and complex plotting to pen a mystery that can only be solved by a smart, funny, and courageous heroine such as Shannon Hammer . . . [an] immensely satisfying page-turner of mystery.”

—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of the Library Lover’s, Cupcake Bakery, and Hat Shop Mysteries

“Sleuth Shannon Hammer knows her way around a building site and a murder—I fell for this feisty take-charge heroine and readers will, too.”

—Leslie Meier, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Stone Mysteries

This Old Homicide

“Carlisle’s second contractor cozy continues to please with its smart, humorous heroine and plot. Fans of Sarah Graves’s Home Repair Is Homicide series will appreciate this title as a solid read-alike.”

—Library Journal

“Another dynamic series . . . the townspeople are fun and bring a lot to the already-interesting story. Shannon has her hands full with a mystery that is close to home, not to mention the two hunky men who are vying for her attention. Another winner from one of the leaders in the genre!”

—RT Book Reviews

A High-End Finish

“Light and frothy, this new series launch . . . makes for perfect escapist cozy fare. Recommended for fans of Susan Wittig Albert and Rosemary Harris.”

—Library Journal

“With her trademark wit, [Carlisle] will captivate readers. . . . This book will have readers flipping the pages to find out who the culprit really is. Throw in not one, but two love interests and A High-End Finish is a must read!”

—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)

“Delightfully entertaining. . . . A lovable cast, engaging conversations, and a small-town setting add to the allure of this charming new series.”

—Dru’s Book Musings

“Highly entertaining . . . quick, clever, and somewhat edgy. . . . Shannon’s not a stereotype—she’s a person, and an interesting, intelligent, likable one at that, which makes it easy to become invested in her tale.”

—Smitten by Books

PRAISE FOR KATE CARLISLE’S NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BIBLIOPHILE MYSTERIES

“A delicious, twisty tale, it features food, friends, fiends, and a mysterious antique cookbook that binds them all. Kate Carlisle’s most delectable installment yet. Don’t miss it!”

—Julie Hyzy, New York Times bestselling author of the White House Chef Mysteries and

the Manor House Mysteries

“A terrific read for those who are interested in the book arts and enjoy a counterculture foray and ensemble casts. Great fun all around!”

—Library Journal (starred review)

“Saucy, sassy, and smart—a fun read with a great sense of humor and a soupçon of suspense. Enjoy!”

—Nancy Atherton, New York Times bestselling author of the Aunt Dimity Mysteries

“Well-plotted. . . . Carlisle keeps the suspense high.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A cursed book, a dead mentor, and a snarky rival send book restorer Brooklyn Wainwright on a chase for clues—and fine food and wine—in Kate Carlisle’s fun and funny delightful debut.”

—Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of

the Booktown Mysteries

“This is an entertaining cozy mystery that weaves the professional cooking process (and Brooklyn’s amateur attempts) into a good old-fashioned whodunit.”

—Once Upon a Romance

“A fun, fast-paced mystery that is laugh-out-loud funny. Even better, it keeps you guessing to the very end. Sure to be one of the very best books of the year! Welcome Kate Carlisle, a fabulous new voice in the mystery market.”

—Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of Evening Stars

“Kate Carlisle weaves an intriguing tale with a fascinating peek into the behind-the-scenes world of rare books. Great fun, and educational too.”

—Suspense Magazine

“Kate Carlisle never fails to make me laugh, even as she has me turning the pages to see what’s going to happen next . . . suspenseful, intelligent mysteries with a sense of humor.”

—Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries

“With a wealth of entertaining characters and fascinating facts on bookbinding thrown in, it’s a winner!”

—RT Book Reviews

“A Cookbook Conspiracy is another superb entry—and this one is succulent as well—in Kate Carlisle’s witty, wacky, and wonderful bibliophile series . . . highly entertaining.”

—Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author of the Death on Demand Mysteries

“Carlisle’s story is captivating, and she peoples it with a cast of eccentrics. Books seldom kill, of course, but this one could murder an early bedtime.”

—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“Who’d have thought book restoration could be so exciting?”

—Parnell Hall, author of the Puzzle Lady mystery series

“Carlisle weaves fascinating history and details of book preservation into a well-crafted story. For Lorna Barrett fans.”

—Booklist

“A stellar book from an amazing author . . . another suspenseful and humorous mystery full of quirky characters that you’ll want to visit again and again.”

—Fresh Fiction

FIXER-UPPER MYSTERIES

A High-End Finish

This Old Homicide

BIBLIOPHILE MYSTERIES

Homicide in Hardcover

If Books Could Kill

The Lies That Bind

Murder Under Cover

Pages of Sin (novella; e-book only)

One Book in the Grave

Peril in Paperback

The Cookbook Conspiracy

The Book Stops Here

Ripped from the Pages

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