File M for Murder by Miranda James is the third
book in the “Cat In the Stacks” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime
(Penguin), January 2012
Athena College’s new writer in residence is a famous native son,
playwright Connor Lawton, known for his sharp writing—and sharper tongue. After
an unpleasant encounter, librarian Charlie Harris heads home to a nice
surprise: his daughter, Laura, is subbing for another Athena professor this
fall semester. It’s great news until he hears who got her the job: her old
flame Connor Lawton.
Fearing competition for Connor’s affection, one of his admirers
tries to drive Laura out of town. And then, before Connor finishes the play he
is writing, he is murdered—and Laura is the prime suspect. Knowing she’s
innocent, Charlie and his faithful sidekick, Diesel, follow Connor’s cluttered
trail of angry lovers, bitter enemies, and intriguing library research to find
the true killer before his daughter is forever catalogued under “M”—for
murderer.
What a happy surprise for Charlie as his daughter, Laura, arrives
for a visit that includes teaching at the local college. Laura’s visit is later
marred when her ex-boyfriend is found dead and her life is threatened. This was
a good read and I love the pace of this well-written story. I adore the
relationship that Charlie has with his family and friends in this
character-driven tale. I look forward to the next book in this enjoyably
charming series.
Dru
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Would love to know more about this series. I was forever addicted to "The Cat Who ..." series and am interested in something similar with fabulous main characters, one of whom is a cat. :) Cathryn
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