Booked for Murder

Madeline once had big dreams of leaving Enigma, GA, and becoming an acclaimed actor like her Aunt Rose. Now she has lost both her plans for fame and her beloved aunt. Learning that Rose bequeathed her eclectic bookstore to her feels like a lifeline, and Madeline returns to Enigma and all the memories it holds. The Georgia weather may be sweltering, but it really turns on the heat when Madeline starts receiving threatening phone calls insisting that she leave town. When someone is murdered in Madeline’s home, Madeline suspects she was the intended target and must find the killer before they come back to finish the job. Writing under a pseudonym, novelist, actor, dramatist, and professor Nelson makes a compelling debut with this intricate, atmospheric cozy, the first in a series. Narrator Hallie Bee Bard gives an expressive performance of Madeline’s first-person perspective. Paired with rich detail and mild suspense, the likable main character’s amateur detective antics translate to an engaging listening experience.