Of Books and Bones

Ellie Hamlin is ready to trade her teaching career for early retirement and long-awaited adventures with her husband, the town’s chief of police. But when renovations at her sister-in-law Page’s beloved bookstore uncover a set of bones, Ellie’s plans are shelved fast.

The worst part? Ellie’s daughter lands on the suspect list. With her husband sidelined from the case, Ellie refuses to sit on the sidelines herself. And Page—ever eager to play detective—won’t miss the chance to sleuth alongside her.

As autumn leaves swirl and festival fun turns frightful, the two amateur investigators find themselves facing a growing list of suspects…and a killer desperate to keep the past buried. When a so-called “accident” nearly claims a life, Ellie and Page know time is running out.

To protect their family and their town, they’ll need to unravel the truth before one of them becomes the next victim.

Welcome to Brighton Village—a charming small town filled with books, food, family, and festivals…where every season comes with a side of murder.