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Brought to Book: A Christian Cozy Mystery (Wilkester Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Barbara Cornthwaite (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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There's nothing in Emily Post about dealing with murder.

Katrina just wanted to spend time among the books at Frank's Bookstore. Yes, that's an unimaginative name for a store, but Frank's an unimaginative guy--or he was.

Now he and his murder are the reason Katrina is spending her spare time with Wilkester detective, Todd Mason. Or, that's what she tells herself.

Why would anyone want to kill Frank Delaney? Who would do it? And is Katrina herself even safe?

Mixing faith, literary humor, sweet romance, and a cozy mystery that will keep you guessing, Barbara Cornthwaite's first Wilkester Mystery has everything you want for a cozy read.

Begin your investigation of Brought to Book today.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BTV9J63
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1454 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08BWCKYTZ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Barbara Cornthwaite

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Barbara Cornthwaite lives in the middle of Ireland with her husband and children. She taught college English before "retiring" to do something she loves far more; her days are now filled with homeschooling her six children, trying to keep the house tidy (a losing battle), and trying to stay warm in the damp Irish climate (also a losing battle). She is surrounded by medieval castles, picturesque flocks of sheep, and ancient stone monuments. These things are unappreciated by her children, who are more impressed by traffic jams, skyscrapers, and hot weather.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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Age Appropriate For: 15 and up for violence (including a non-graphic murder), romantic decisions, a child abuse discussed.
Best for Ages: 18 and up

When I saw that Gretchen Louise read this book and given it five stars, I knew I had to take a peek. I was drawn into the description and by the cover. I borrowed it on Kindle Unlimited.
Cornthwaite’s skill impressed me. It’s been a while since I read a book that was so well researched as well as written with such a fresh voice. Not only that, but the story, characters, and structure were simply some of the best done I’ve read. On skills alone, Cornthwaite gets high marks from me.

I personally related to Katrina on many levels. I also am an older single, love reading, and struggle with some of the same things she does. She is a refreshingly different kind of main character. She is smart, funny, in her early forties, strong Christian, and not bitter about life. She is so real and also the kind of Christian I want to emulate, without being perfect. If you haven’t guessed it, I was drawn in by her character.

The mystery aspect of this book was unique enough that it didn’t feel like the same thing I’d read a hundred times. It was well-researched, realistic, and also moved along fast enough to keep me interested. The mystery kept me flipping pages that’s for sure.

The romance was another breath of fresh air. I won’t spoil it too much but let me say it was nice to have a couple with realistic struggles that weren’t too weird, no dark secrets, and appropriate boundaries. My favorite part was how they were both strong Christians. I’m not saying agree with every aspect of what I would do, but I have to say that the romance was another area that made me want to read more like this from this author.

Speaking of Christianity, Katrina and her friends love Jesus and put Him first in their lives. Some of them have flaws but don’t we all. I loved that in times of struggle, they pressed into Jesus instead of blaming Him. Katrina has struggled in her career as a professor because of her faith but was willing to make the sacrifice, one of her married friends fosters kids with a lot of baggage because of their faith.

As a whole, I have to say this will definitely make the top 10 list this year. When you consider that I will have read over 200 books this year, that says a lot. I will be following this author from here out.
I highly recommend those looking for superbly written Christian fiction, mysteries, and refreshing female characters.
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Deana
4.0 out of 5 stars Clean Cozy Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
I enjoy reading cozy mysteries and trying to figure out who the guilty person is. This book has a distinctive feel of old time gumshoe with a touch of etiquette. I loved discovering the rare books from the bookstore and how much history was behind each one. Our victim in the story did not have much of time with us, but his death unravels a lesson in greed, lies and literature.

I would love to work in a bookstore and can understand why Katrina spent so much time at Henry’s Bookstore. It wasn’t a surprise that he had willed the place to her, but it certainly opens doors from the past that collide with an intriguing who is the guilty person plot. It is a clean read and I appreciated the reference to faith several times throughout the book.

Todd is a good detective but I think he was a little distracted by Katrina at times. You can get the sense that a romance is developing between them. Todd has the task of finding Henry’s killer and keeping Katrina safe. There are a few funny moments and references to classic books that I absolutely loved. Katrina is not sure where her future is but she knows that she needs to trust God. I liked how the foster care system was incorporated in the story. It gives a light to something that is rewarding and Katrina ponders if that is where God is calling her.

I liked the story and am happy to know that the author has a new book coming soon. I want to know more about Katrina and Todd. Their relationship will be interesting to follow as they get to know each other better. The mystery is good and I was a bit surprised at who was the guilty person. It is a nice start of a very promising series .

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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PATTI PIERCE
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book centered around a bookstore
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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Maybe because I am a book lover, the idea of a book primarily based around a bookstore enthralled me. I felt the storyline and characters created enjoyment in reading this story.

I found myself caught up in how the bookstore owner I find Katrina to be believable and interesting character, I love how she ends up volunteering to help organize Frank’s bookstore, which means she is the only witness to his murder.

The storyline moves along at a good pace and kept my interest. This book is the first book in a Christian mystery series and I look forward to reading more.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
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Joan D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and enriching
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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As a lifelong mystery-lover, my standards are pretty high for the mysteries I read. Ms. Cornthwaite met and surpassed all my expectations with this warm, humorous, and surprisingly educational book! She is obviously well-read, and I learned a lot about various authors and their work as well as the history of book and document forgery, while enjoying the various conundrums her characters faced. She also weaves in some of the largely unknown challenges and joys of foster care, as well as a blossoming romance, through the eyes of a female middle-aged single college professor. A truly heartwarming page-turner of a whodunit!
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