Lorna Barrett Books

In the latest New York Times bestselling Booktown Mystery, amateur sleuth and bookstore owner Tricia Miles gets caught up in a local election that turns lethal . . . It’s November in Stoneham, New Hampshire, and time for the Chamber of Commerce elections. The long-standing Chamber president is being challenged by a former lover—Tricia’s own sister, Angelica. Also throwing his hat in the ring is small business owner Stan Berry. Unfortunately, Stan isn’t in the race for long. When Stan is found murdered, his political rivals become suspects. Angelica is going to need more than a vote of confidence from her sister—she needs Tricia to clear her name so she can win the election. Tricia soon uncovers a ballot box full of lies and betrayals, and a chamber full of people who had grudges against the victim. But were they serious enough to lead to murder? It’s up to Tricia to pull the lever on a killer before it’s curtains for someone else.

A shocking visitor from their past disrupts the newfound normalcy in Booktown for Tricia and Angelica. As they navigate the complexities of this unexpected reunion, the cozy mystery unfolds, revealing secrets and challenges that threaten their lives. The story promises intrigue and a blend of personal and community dynamics, characteristic of the beloved bestselling series.

Tricia Miles, a mystery bookshop owner, is thrust into a chilling investigation when she discovers the body of Pete Renquist, president of the Stoneham Historical Society, during a walk with her sister's dog. Initially thought to have suffered a heart attack, evidence of foul play soon emerges, including a bruise and puncture mark. As Tricia grapples with Pete's cryptic final words, she explores various motives for his murder, from jealous spouses to hidden historical secrets, racing against time to prevent another tragedy in her town.

When an airplane crashes into the village gazebo, killing the pilot and Tricia's friend Deborah, Tricia has reason to believe the crash was more than an accident.

In this gripping mystery, Tricia Miles and her sister Angelica, both bookstore owners, face a chilling challenge when a murder occurs involving a bookcase. As they navigate their personal issues, the sisters must work together to uncover the truth behind the crime, blending their love for books with their sleuthing skills. The story promises suspense and intrigue, set against the charming backdrop of Booktown, making it a captivating read for mystery lovers.

Tricia Miles, the owner of a beloved mystery bookstore in Stoneham, New Hampshire, finds herself drawn into amateur sleuthing when an old acquaintance resurfaces, reopening a chapter of her past. As she navigates the complexities of their reunion, Tricia must unravel a mystery that intertwines with her personal history, blending her passion for crime fiction with real-life intrigue.

Mystery bookstore owner Tricia Miles learns that nothing kills a good party like a murder in the latest entry in the New York Times bestselling Booktown Mysteries. Tricia Miles, mystery bookstore owner and amateur sleuth, throws a housewarming cocktail party in her new apartment and has cooked all the food by herself—quite a feat for someone who previously couldn't boil water. Then one of her guests is poisoned and dies. Tricia's left to wonder if her cooking is to blame or if there's something much more sinister at play. Either way, Tricia's once again in hot water with her ex-lover, Chief Baker. Meanwhile the charming town of Stoneham is being disrupted by a vandalism crime wave. It's the hot topic in the race for Chamber of Commerce president which sees Tricia pitted against two bitter rivals. With all that's going on can she find the killer before she's the next item on the menu?

Tricia Miles, owner of Haven’t a Clue mystery bookstore, is still settling into Stoneham, New Hampshire, the kind of town where everybody knows your name—and where everyone’s quick to lend a hand, even when murder is afoot . . .The kinder folks of Stoneham might call Pammy Fredericks a free spirit. The less kind, a freeloading thief. Tricia has put up—and put up with—her uninvited college roommate for weeks. In return, Pammy, has stolen $100, among other things. But the day she’s kicked out, Pammy’s found dead in a dumpster, leaving loads of questions unanswered. Like what was she foraging for? Did her killer want it too? To piece the case together, Tricia will have to dive in head-first.…

Tricia Miles must swim against the tide to catch a killer when Haven't Got A Clue's assistant manager is accused of murder in the latest entry to Lorna Barrett's New York Times bestselling Booktown series.Haven't Got A Clue bookshop owner Tricia Miles's relationship is on the rocks. After a not-so-fun vacation with her on-again-off-again lover, Marshall Cambridge, Tricia's hoping for smooth sailing back in Stoneham. Unfortunately Booktown greets her not with blue skies but with another body.When Tricia's assistant manager, Pixie, finds homeless vet Susan Morris's body behind Haven't Got A Clue, Pixie's checkered past makes her the prime suspect. Tricia sets out to clear Pixie's name armed with only an anchor insignia earring found at the scene of the crime.As Tricia digs deeper she discovers Susan was involved in a scandal right before retiring from the Navy—but since nobody in the village knows Susan, even Tricia's one lead is in danger of drying up. With family drama brewing in the background and all of Stoneham convinced her manager is a murderer, Tricia knows she has to get to the bottom of the case soon before Pixie's life is sunk.

What do a stone book and a stabbed cake have to do with Zoë Carter's death?Once a struggling town, Stoneham, New Hampshire is now enjoying a renaissance--thanks to booksellers like Tricia Miles, proprietor of Haven’t Got a Clue. It’s a great place to find a good mystery to read--or to solve ….To celebrate her bookstore’s anniversary, Tricia Miles hosts a book signing for bestselling author Zoë Carter. But the event takes a terrible turn when the author is found dead in the washroom. Before long, both police and reporters are demanding the real story. So far, the author’s obnoxious assistant/niece is the only suspect. And with a sheriff who provides more obstacles than answers, Tricia will have to take matters into her own hands--and read between the lines to solve this mystery….