Murder on Tour

by V. M. Burns Narrated by Not Yet Available

Overview

Bookstore owner and Michigander Samantha Washington is thrilled to see her debut historical mystery finally on the shelves, but a killer seems determined to steal away the spotlight . . .

While Sam wraps up her first whirlwind book tour, Nana Jo has kept Market Street Mysteries running smoothly. The last stop is a prestigious book festival in Sam's hometown of North Harbor, Michigan. But not everyone thinks the guest of honor, bestselling author Judith Hunter, deserves stellar reviews. Sam witnesses nasty arguments between Judith and two different authors-who accuse her of plagiarism and sabotage.

When a publicist is poisoned during a cocktail reception, Sam wonders if the killer missed the intended target. It's a twist that echoes the plot of Sam's mystery, Murder at Wickfield Lodge. But fact can be stranger-and deadlier-than fiction. How much collateral damage is the killer willing to risk? With feisty Nana Jo and the girls from Shady Acres Retirement Village lending a hand, Sam tries to solve the case before the festival delivers another fatality...

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for The Mystery Bookshop Series by V.M. Burns
 
“A bookstore owner helps a cop she doesn’t even like fight a murder charge…Despite the complex plotting, quirky characters are the heart of this cozy.” —Kirkus Reviews on Killer Words
 
“Colorful characters and just enough mystery trivia boost the fast-moving plot. Cozy fans are sure to have fun.”  —Publishers Weekly on A Tourist’s Guide to Murder
 
“Cozy fans get two mysteries for the price of one: The intuitive heroine finishes her novel and solves a murder.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Tourist’s Guide to Murder
 
“Wed, Read & Dead deliciously delves back into the life of Samantha Washington…This charming page-turner is a must-read for any animal lover who loves a good mystery.” —Modern Dog Magazine
 
“This two-in-one mystery satisfies on so many levels, with this fifth in the series being as fresh and unique as the first.” —Kings River Life Magazine on Bookmarked for Murder
 
“As good as any Jessica Fletcher story could be, Burns has a way with words and her characters are absolutely riveting. There is no doubt this is one series that will continue for a good, long time to come.” —Suspense Magazine on Read Herring Hunt
 
“Readers of Carolyn Hart and Vicki Delany will appreciate the lively seniors, the humor, and the bookstore environment.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on The Plot is Murder

“Adventure and chaos ensue in this fun whodunit.” —Woman’s World Book Club Pick for The Plot is Murder
 
“With plenty of fun and a mystery within a mystery, readers will eat this one up.” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on The Plot is Murder

Kirkus Reviews

2023-09-21
A much-hated author’s publicist is offed by a poisoned cocktail doubtless designed for his client. Who had the guts to do what everyone wished they could’ve done?

Michigan’s North Harbor Book Festival has brought some of the best and brightest to the area, so Samantha Washington is tickled to be part of an author panel even though some attendees might think she’s just a local yokel surrounded by big names. Samantha’s proud of both the launch of her mystery series and the bookshop she runs with her Nana Jo, Market Street Mysteries, even if neither one will change the world. It’s fun to do what she loves and get the stories in her head down on paper for others to enjoy. But that sense of humility isn’t something all authors share, and Samantha’s fellow panelist, bestseller Judith Hunter, certainly could use a dose that would bring her down to earth. Samantha watches Judith go head-to-head with two other authors, one of whom even jokes about starting an I-Hate-Judith-Hunter Fan Club. So terrible is Judith that when her publicist, Clark Cunningham, is poisoned during the cocktail reception following the big panel, Samantha is certain the drink that killed Clark was meant for Judith instead. With the help of Nana Jo and their shared network of connections, Samantha tries to figure out which of Judith’s many highly motivated enemies stepped up to kill the famous author. Interspersed extracts from Samantha’s work-in-progress, a sequel to her first cozy, Murder at Wickfield Lodge, drop broad hints about the killer’s identity before the characters can figure it out.

The remarkable heroine’s refreshing lack of aspirations adds to the charm of this modest mystery.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940195743734
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	06/15/2026
Series:	Mystery Bookshop Series , #9
Edition description:	Unabridged