Mission to murder : Tourist Trap Mystery Series, Book 2

A local dispute leads to suspicion of murder for a small-town California bookshop owner in this cozy mystery by the New York Times bestselling author. The small town of South Cove, California, has all kinds of attractions, from resorts and beaches to Jill Gardner's charming bookshop café. But now Jill may have discovered yet another hidden treasure. The old stone wall on her property might be the remnant of a centuries-old mission worthy of being declared a historical landmark. There's just one problem—and his name is Craig Morgan. The obnoxious owner of South Cove's most popular tourist spot, The Castle, Craig makes it his business to contest Jill's claim. When Craig is found murdered at The Castle shortly after a heated argument with Jill, even her detective boyfriend Greg has to ask her for an alibi. Jill decides she must find the real murderer to clear her name. But when the killer comes for her, she'll need to switch from historic preservation to self-preservation. A local dispute leads to suspicion of murder for a small-town California bookshop owner in this cozy mystery by the New York Times bestselling author. The small town of South Cove, California, has all kinds of attractions, from resorts and beaches to Jill Gardner's charming bookshop caf. But now Jill may have discovered yet another hidden treasure. The old stone wall on her property might be the remnant of a centuries-old mission worthy of being declared a historical landmark. There's just one problem#8212;and his name is Craig Morgan. The obnoxious owner of South Cove's most popular tourist spot, The Castle, Craig makes it his business to contest Jill's claim. When Craig is found murdered at The Castle shortly after a heated argument with Jill, even her detective boyfriend Greg has to ask her for an alibi. Jill decides she must find the real murderer to clear her name. But when the killer comes for her, she'll need to switch from historic preservation to self-preservation In The California Coastal Town Of South Cove, History Is One Of Its Many Tourist Attractions—until It Becomes Deadly. . . Jill Gardner, Proprietor Of Coffee, Books, And More, Has Discovered That The Old Stone Wall On Her Property Might Be A Centuries-old Mission Worthy Of Being Declared A Landmark. But Craig Morgan, The Obnoxious Owner Of South Cove's Most Popular Tourist Spot, The Castle, Makes It His Business To Contest Her Claim. When Morgan Is Found Murdered At The Castle Shortly After A Heated Argument With Jill, Even Her Detective Boyfriend Has To Ask Her For An Alibi. Jill Decides She Must Find The Real Murderer To Clear Her Name. But When The Killer Comes For Her, She'll Need To Jump From Historic Preservation To Self-preservation. . . Murder, Dirty Politics, Pirate Lore, And A Hot Police Detective: Guidebook To Murder Has It All! A Cozy Lover's Dream Come True. --susan Mcbride, Author Of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries