Murder from A to Z (Mystery Bookshop #11)
by V.M. Burns
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When Michigan bookshop owner and mystery writer Samantha Washington and her sister, Jenna, agreed to host a class for seniors on estate planning, they didn’t plan on discovering shady doings at Shady Acres Retirement Village . . . Nana Jo has volunteered her lawyer granddaughter, Jenna, to teach estate planning to retirees—with Sam providing her bookshop as the venue. But during the seminar, entitled Getting Your Ducks in Order, it quickly becomes clear someone’s up to Fowl Play. When elderly Alva Tarkington, accompanied by her niece, sits down for a consultation, Sam realizes the woman’s frequent blinking is actually Morse Code—S.O.S. The sisters get her alone, and Alva tells them she... The book’s writing style prioritizes readability, making it easy to stay immersed for extended periods. Clear sentence structure and logical flow help maintain momentum. This accessibility is one of the book’s key strengths. The book maintains interest through subtle variation rather than dramatic shifts. Changes in pace and focus are introduced gradually, keeping the story engaging without disrupting coherence. This measured approach supports a smooth reading experience.