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August 21, 2024 · 6 Comments

In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn | Author Guest Post

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In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn

In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – Colorado
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (August 20, 2024)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

It’s the star-studded event of the season in Silvercrest, Colorado—but some of the guests might not make it to the last dance alive in the second charming installment of the Starlit Bookshop mysteries from Agatha Award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn.

Nestled on the banks of a breathtaking Rocky Mountain river and dotted with delightful boutiques and galleries, Silvercrest, Colorado, is a  book lover’s paradise. Bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is looking forward to attending the annual Silvercrest Library Gala, a glamorous evening with celebrities including the legendary Whitney Willton, currently on the hit crime show Chasers, and her niece, party-planner-to-the-stars Lyra Willton. Gala Week is full of exciting activities honoring both page and screen, and library board president Tabitha Baxter is basking in the glow of her successful launch—until Lyra is found dead.

With the gala only days away, the board asks Emma for help, despite Tabitha—her longstanding nemesis—bristling over the choice. Emma agrees, even though she is already in charge of a classic mystery panel at her family’s bookstore, Starlit Books, which turns out to have its own challenges. Meanwhile, Whitney, who is aware of Emma’s sleuthing skills, begs her to find the killer. The case grows more complex with the disappearance of several priceless objects, an attack on one of the attending celebrities, and other predicaments. Emma searches for clues while handling every unexpected twist and turn leading up to the extravagant affair. But when the guests step onto the red carpet, a killer still lurks in the shadows—and murder just might become the main event.

Author Guest Post

Welcome Newbies!

Now that book two of the Starlit Bookshop Mysteries is here, we have some new faces in our character lineup—including celebrities! 

New characters, from In the Event of Murder:

  1. Whitney Willton: a beloved actor, originally from Silvercrest. Was a child star who stayed in the business and eventually garnered massive amounts of accolades and awards.
  2. Lyra Willton: Whitney’s beautiful niece who could be Whitney’s twin—a party planner to the stars!
  3. Malina Willton: Lyra’s mother and Whitney’s sister. Talented hair stylist with a bone to pick with, well, lots of folks.
  4. Nat Fabulous: Whitney’s co-star; tall, dark, and extremely funny.
  5. Stella Vane: Whitney’s other co-star; very blonde, very tall, very on the rise.
  6. Additional players: Photographers, glam squad members, and so much more.

The original cast, from How to Book a Murder:

  1. Emma Starrs: A bookseller and literary events planner for Starlit Books. Also a novelist and amateur sleuth who goes to great lengths to protect the people she loves.
  2. Lucy Starrs: Emma’s older sister and manager of Starlit Books. A talented artist who is deeply romantic.
  3. Nora Starrs Haven: A Silvercrest College professor and famous mystery writer. A free spirit who doesn’t care what people say about her, even when they’re accusing her of murder.
  4. Tabitha Louise Saxton Lyme Harmon Gladstone Baxter: Tabitha, who loves getting married but not staying married, has been Emma’s nemesis since, oh, forever.
  5. Jake Hollister: A detective and thriller writer. Not exactly Emma’s favorite person.
  6. Marlowe Morrison: Emma’s best friend since grade school, Marlowe owns Riverside Vintage, an amazing store, and writes mysteries too.
  7. Ryan Mahoney: Ryan runs the Silvercrest Theater, where he does everything from selling tickets to directing. If you’ve got a staging challenge, he’s your man.
  8. Vivi Yang: A culinary genius, Vivi owns the very successful Silver Blossom Catering company. Everyone in town wants to hire her.
  9. Calliope Nightfall: Creative writing professor who is intrigued by Emma’s murder mystery dinner party. Calliope has some, shall we say, big ideas. 
  10. Anne Shirley Starrs: A gorgeous red tabby who supervises Starlit Bookshop. 
  11. Paisley Baxter: A Yorkshire Terrier who rides around in Tabitha’s oversized bag. Yippy but cute.

On the bench: The Country Club Clique (socialites), Silvercrest College English Department (professors), West Side Writers (novelists), Silvercrest Book Club (readers), and Business Owners Organization (entrepreneurs).

Please join us in Silvercrest, Colorado for the New Year’s GALA!

About Cynthia Kuhn

Cynthia Kuhn writes the Starlit Bookshop Mysteries, which focus on a bookseller solving crimes in an artistic mountain community, and the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries, featuring a professor-turned-amateur-sleuth. Her work has also appeared in Mystery Most Diabolical, Mystery Most Edible, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Copper Nickel, Prick of the Spindle, Mama PhD, and other publications. For more information, please visit cynthiakuhn.net.

Author Links 

Website: https://cynthiakuhn.net

Blog: http://chicksonthecase.com

Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/cynthiakuhn

Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N  – Kobo – Bookshop.org – PenguinRandomHouse 

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In the Event of Murder TOUR PARTICIPANTS

August 20 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT  

August 20 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT

August 21 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST

August 21 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT

August 22 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

August 22 – The Mystery of Writing – CHARACTER GUEST POST

August 23 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT

August 23 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW

August 24 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 24 – Lady Hawkeye – SPOTLIGHT

August 25 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

August 26 – Cassidy’s Bookshelves – REVIEW

August 26 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT

August 27 – Ruff Drafts – AUTHOR GUEST POST

August 27 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

August 28 – Rebecca M. Douglass, Author – REVIEW

August 28 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

August 28 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

August 29 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST

August 29 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

August 30 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW

August 30 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 31 – Bigreadersite – REVIEW  

August 31 – Jane Reads – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

September 1 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW

September 2 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    August 21, 2024 at 9:53 am

    This sounds like a great cozy that I would enjoy reading!

    Reply
  2. Anita Yancey says

    August 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm

    I love the pretty cover, and it sounds like a great mystery.

    Reply
  3. Cynthia Kuhn says

    August 21, 2024 at 6:42 pm

    Thank you for hosting Emma and Co. today!

    Reply
    • Christy Maurer says

      August 21, 2024 at 8:17 pm

      You’re welcome? Thanks for stopping by today!

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    August 22, 2024 at 1:17 am

    Superb cover

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