The Ghost and the Dead Deb (Haunted Bookshop Mystery Book 2)

Good solid mystery with a true crime author killed in a manner similar to the unsolved murder she wrote about. Nice growth in characters. Published in 2006 the book has held up well though the lack of multi media references clearly dates the story.

Penelope has another author in her store and guess what? She ends up dead, only this time not in the store. Penelope decides, along with Jack, that she needs to solve the murder so none of her friends are railroaded like she almost was last book. So she starts sleuthing again and getting in trouble.I like Penelope and Jack. There are some twists in her relationship with Jack that I really liked. He is training her and she is getting to understand his 1940's lingo. I like how Jack pushes Penelope, not only with the sleuthing but also with loosening up with her son. I like the townspeople that Penelope has gathered around her. I also am enjoying some of the romances that are in the beginning stages. Her in-laws are jerks and I'm glad see stood up to them.I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Enjoyed the way the story came together. The characters are fun and engaging. Looking forward to how the series moves forward.

Book two of the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries is a great page turner. I lost a good deal of sleep needing to find out who the murderer was. Also I really like the historical mystery story inserts at the beginning of each chapter. The only book I have read is The Great Gatsby. I would really love to read some of the other titles.

good reading