Peril in Paperback: A Bibliophile Mystery

Praise for
the Bibliophile Mysteries
    Peril in Paperback
    “Kate Carlisle never fails to make me laugh, even as she has me turning the pages to see what’s going to happen next. If you like suspenseful, intelligent mysteries with a sense of humor,
Peril in Paperback
is your passport to hours of entertainment.”
    —Miranda James,
New York Times
bestselling author of
File M for Murder
, a Cat in the Stacks mystery
    New York Times
Bestseller
    One Book in the Grave
    “Engaging…delivers…sharply humorous writing, fascinating details about the world of rare books, and a romance-infused mystery.”
    —Reader to Reader Reviews
    Murder Under Cover
    “A terrific read for those who are interested in the book arts and enjoy a counterculture foray and ensemble casts. Great fun all around!”
    —
Library Journal
(starred review)
    “With interesting characters, inviting locales, exceptional dialogue, and great visualization of bookbinding techniques, this is the best one yet in this fantastic and brilliant series.”
    —The Cozy Chicks
    The Lies That Bind
    “Kate Carlisle weaves an intriguing tale with a fascinating peek into the behind-the-scenes world of rare books. Great fun, and educational, too.”
    —
Suspense Magazine
    “I highly recommend this series to any book conservator…who enjoys encountering a cast of quirky characters and a heroine who just can’t keep herself out of trouble.”
    —The Bonefolder
    “The writing in this cozy is sophisticated, the career details new and fresh, the characters sympathetic, vivid, and realistic, and the mystery compelling. This is a cozy that even nonfans of the genre would enjoy.”
    —
Romantic Times
(4½ stars)
    If Books Could Kill
    “Carlisle’s story is captivating, and she peoples it with a cast of eccentrics. Books seldom kill, of course, but this one could murder an early bedtime.”
    —
Richmond Times-Dispatch
    “The mystery plot is lighthearted and cozy but with depth enough to keep me guessing for a while, and the romance that is intertwined and [the] humor amongst the eclectic cast of characters kept a smile on my face throughout the book.”
    —Gumshoe
    “A witty, thrilling, and suspenseful story…. Excitement bounds off each page! This twisty tale will keep you guessing until the very end.”
    —The Romance Readers Connection
    “Funny, fast-paced, and romantic all at once,
If Books Could Kill
is not to be missed!”
    —Reader to Reader Reviews
    “A smart, sassy, fast-paced mystery with quirky characters that make me laugh and enough twists and turns to keep me guessing.”
    —The Romance Dish
    Homicide in Hardcover
    “Saucy, sassy, and smart—a fun read with a great sense of humor and a soupçon of suspense. Enjoy!”
    —Nancy Atherton, author of the Aunt Dimity mysteries
    “A cursed book, a dead mentor, and a snarky rival send book restorer Brooklyn Wainwright on a chase for clues—and fine food and wine—in Kate Carlisle’s fun and funny delightful debut.”
    —Lorna Barrett,
New York Times
bestselling author of the Booktown mystery series
    “A fun, fast-paced mystery that is laugh-out-loud funny. Even better, it keeps you guessing to the very end. Sure to be one of the very best books of the year! Welcome Kate Carlisle, a fabulous new voice in the mystery market.”
    —
New York Times
bestselling author Susan Mallery
    “Who’d have thought book restoration could be so exciting?
Homicide in Hardcover
is good reading in any binding.”
    —Parnell Hall, author of the Puzzle Lady crossword puzzle mysteries
    “Beautiful and brilliant Brooklyn Wainwright thought bookbinding was a low-risk occupation, but she soon discovers her mistake in Kate Carlisle’s smart and sophisticated page-turner.”
    —Leslie Meier, author of
English Tea Murder
    “Brooklyn is my kind of detective! She loves books, wine, chocolate—and solving mysteries! Kate Carlisle has crafted a fabulous new series with great food, great books, and lots of fun.”
    —Maureen Child, author of
Beguiled
    “A delicious mix of San Francisco, book restoration, and a lingering counterculture beset by murder. Who knew leather and vellum could be so captivating!”
    —Jo Dereske, author of the Miss Zukas mysteries
    “This first in a new series is going to launch Carlisle to a bestselling position and have readers looking forward to the next installment of delightfully eccentric characters, droll dialogue, and a meticulously planned crime. Bibliophile heroine Brooklyn