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Bestsellers Can Be Murder
Paperback
Series: Charlie Parker Mysteries, Book 24
ISBN13: 9781649142375
Publisher: Secret Staircase Books
Published: Mar 18 2026
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Charlie receives a spur-of-the-moment invitation, a bucket-list adventure with her beloved Aunt Louisa on a dream vacation to Australia. Among the must-do activities in Sydney is attending a book signing by Lily Davenport, a bestselling British author and old friend of Louisa's.
But when Charlie, Louisa, and Lily meet for an elegant afternoon high tea, Charlie quickly senses something is wrong. Despite her polished public persona, Lily is rattled and afraid. In every city on her international book tour, she has received handwritten notes that appear courteous at first glance but carry an unmistakable chill beneath the surface. Each note is delivered in person by hotel staff, signed only with a single letter: A. And with every new stop, the messages grow darker.
The police have provided no help since a crime has not been committed-yet. With one final tour stop after Sydney and her fear mounting, Lily turns to the one person who seems both sharp-eyed and compassionate enough to help: Charlie.
Reluctantly stepping into the role of investigator, Charlie must unravel a puzzle with a faceless threat and a trail that spans luxury hotels and international cities. As the clock ticks down on the stalker's timeline and the tension rises, Charlie races to uncover the identity behind the ominous signature, fearing the psychological threat will soon turn physical.
Can she unravel the pitifully few clues and catch the perp before the escalating danger spoils their dream vacation?
Praise for this USA Today bestselling series:
Charlie is just what readers want. -Booklist
Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes. -The Midwest Book Review
A page turner! - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for Escapes Can Be Murder)
I always love Charlie's escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can't wait for the next adventure! - Meg, 5 stars online review
Memorable details ... and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere. -Booklist
... superbly crafted story ... - Gothic Journal
Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better. - Vine Voice reviewer
Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth! - Midwest Book Review
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