A Merry Little Murder Plot
A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay is set to be published by Penguin Group on September 23, 2025. This 320-page book unfolds in the festive town of Briar Creek, where holiday celebrations take a dark turn. The story centers around famous author Helen Monroe, who arrives as a writer in residence but quickly finds herself embroiled in a mystery when a local fan’s body is discovered, leading to suspicions surrounding her involvement.
Readers will follow library director Lindsey Norris as she navigates the complexities of the situation, including Helen’s reluctance to engage with the community and the unsettling presence of an obsessed fan. As Lindsey and her crafternoon club work to uncover the truth, themes of mystery and amateur sleuthing come to the forefront. This cozy mystery combines elements of suspense with a holiday backdrop, inviting readers to unravel the secrets hidden beneath the festive cheer.
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‘Tis the season in Briar Creek, and this year festivities become fatalities in the newest Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Fatal First Edition.
During the most wonderful time of the year, famous author Helen Monroe arrives in Briar Creek to be the writer in residence, but her “bah humbug” attitude excludes her from the many local holiday celebrations. To try to spread some Christmas cheer, library director Lindsey Norris invites the new writer in town to join her crafternoon club. Helen politely refuses and when an altercation happens between Helen and another patron, Lindsey begins to suspect the author has been keeping to herself for a reason.
Another newcomer, Jackie Lewis, reveals she’s visiting Briar Creek to be near Helen because she believes they are destined to meet. Having dealt with a stalker in the past, Lindsey feels compelled to tell Helen about Jackie, as she suspects that Helen is unaware her “number one” fan is in town.
When Jackie’s body is later discovered in the town park beneath the holiday-light display with a copy of Helen’s latest manuscript in her hand, the reclusive novelist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her self-proclaimed mega-fan. Helen’s frosty demeanor melts when Lindsey offers her help, and now the librarian and her crafternoon pals must prove the author innocent before “The End” becomes Helen’s final sentence.
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