Book Details Title: The Book of Candlelight (Secret, Book & Scone Society) | |
Book DescriptionReview Praise for The Book of Candlelight“Delightful…Adams has a knack for creating endearingly imperfect characters. Cozy fans will be well satisfied.”- Publishers Weekly “The third book in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series serves up an appetizing dish for mystery lovers who enjoy books about bookstores, small towns, and female friends.” – BooklistPraise for Ellery Adams’ previous mysteriesThe Whispered Word“A love letter to reading, with sharp characterizations and a smart central mystery.”--Entertainment WeeklyThe Secret, Book & Scone Society “Adams launches an intriguing new mystery series, headed by four spirited amateur sleuths and touched with a hint of magical realism, which celebrates the power of books and women’s friendships. Adams’s many fans, readers of Sarah Addison Allen, and anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat.”—Library Journal (starred review), Pick of the Month “Adams kicks off a new series featuring strong women, a touch of romance and mysticism, and both the cunning present-day mystery and the slowly revealed secrets of the intriguing heroines’ pasts.” —Kirkus Reviews “This affecting series launch from Adams provides all the best elements of a traditional mystery. . . . Well-drawn characters complement a plot with an intriguing twist or two.” —Publishers Weekly “Adams’ new series blends magical realism, smart women, and small-town quirks to create a cozy mystery that doubles as a love letter to books. Readers will fall in love with Nora’s bookstore therapy and Hester’s comfort scones. Not to mention Estella, June, hunky Jed the paramedic, and Nora’s tiny house-slash-converted-train-caboose . . . a book that mystery fans—and avid readers—won’t want to put down until they have savored every last crumb.”—RT Book Reviews Read more About the Author Ellery Adams has written dozens of mystery novels and can’t imagine spending a day away from the keyboard. Ms. Adams, a native New Yorker, has had a lifelong love affair with stories, food, rescue animals, and large bodies of water. When not working on her next novel, she reads, bakes, gardens, spoils her three cats, and rearranges her bookshelves. She lives with her husband and two children (aka the Trolls) in Chapel Hill, NC. For more information and a list of bibliotherapy titles, please visit www.elleryadamsmysteries.com. Read more Customers Review: ‘Bout damn time, girl!! NOW, you fans of Ellery Adams must read the story to understand just what exactly this means. But now to the full review!!Fiction imitates reality, and the every present, torrential rainstorms in the town of Miracle Springs, NC is no exception. As I read this book, my own river was forming in my backyard, and I could sympathize/emphatize with Nora and her friends. A new visitor to Miracle Springs and seems to be inned of the bibliotheraphy Nora offers, plus the healing powers of that special scone.We are introduced to a young Cherokee potter and his wife who give us insights into the Cherokee heritage of the region and the sudden death of the young man brings all out friends together to solve the death of this young man. His family and friends the solution to the mystery, but also uncover more personal revelations about themselves. We also find a new barista, with new food and drinks. I still do not understand how I am ravenous after each reading session.Although I reside in NC, NC girl born and reared, I still can’t seem to find Miracle Springs, except in my heart and mind as I read Ms. Adams books. I’m ready to take up permanent residency. On my second “reading” of the book as my audio book was available today.I am truly a happy camper with a new book at hand. |