Brooklyn Wainwright is thrilled to be appearing on the San Francisco edition of the hit TV show This Old Attic as a rare-book expert and appraiser. Her first subject is a very valuable first-edition copy of the classic children’s story The Secret Garden, which is owned by a flower vendor named Vera.
Once she hears what her book is worth, Vera is eager to have Brooklyn recondition it for resale. But after the episode airs, a furious man viciously accosts Brooklyn, claiming that Vera found the first edition at his garage sale, and he wants it back—or else. Brooklyn is relieved that she’s put The Secret Garden in a safe place, but Randolph Rayburn, the handsome host of This Old Attic, is terrified by the man’s threats. He confides in Brooklyn that he fears he is being stalked. He doesn’t know who might have targeted him, or why.
In the days that follow, several violent incidents occur on the set, and Brooklyn is almost killed, leaving both her and her security expert boyfriend, Derek, shaken. Is someone after Brooklyn and the book? Or has Randolph’s stalker become more desperate? And then Brooklyn visits Vera’s flower shop…and discovers her dead. Is the murderer one of the two obvious suspects, or is something more sinister—even bizarre—going on? Brooklyn had better find the clever killer soon or more than her chance at prime time may be canceled…permanently.
About the Author:
Golden Heart and Daphne du Maurier Award winning author Kate Carlisle spent over twenty years working in television production as an Associate Director for game and variety shows, including The Midnight Special, Solid Gold and The Gong Show. She traveled the world as a Dating Game chaperone and performed strange acts of silliness on The Gong Show. She also studied acting and singing, toiled in vineyards, collected books, joined a commune, sold fried chicken, modeled spring fashions and worked for a cruise ship line, but it was the year she spent in law school that finally drove her to begin writing fiction. It seemed the safest way to kill off her professors. Those professors are breathing easier now that Kate spends most of her time writing near the beach in Southern California where she lives with her perfect husband.
A lifelong love of old books and an appreciation of the art of bookbinding led Kate to create the Bibliophile Mysteries, featuring rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright, whose bookbinding and restoration skills invariably uncover old secrets, treachery and murder. Kate is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers and Romance Writers of America. She loves to drink good wine and watch other people cook.
Jennifer’s Review of The Book Stops Here
Review (5 Stars): Brooklyn finally has one of her dreams come true by being chosen to be the book appraiser for the TV show This Old Attic and one of her first books to appraise just happens to be The Secret Garden. This particular edition is worth a pretty penny and before you know it, Brooklyn is in the middle of danger when the previous owner wants the book back after the episode airs on television and the current owner is found dead in her flower shop. Brooklyn now must find a killer before someone decides to cancel her new television career for good.
The Book Stops Here is an entertaining thrill ride for mystery lovers with complex characters, snappy dialogue and a whodunnit that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved seeing Brooklyn in her element discussing books on television and I just thought this mystery was fascinating from beginning to end. This series is absolutely delightful and I’m looking forward to seeing what is up next for Brooklyn.
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Would love to win this book ‘Ripped from the Pages as I’m a big fan of this author and this series. Thanks
I love Kate Carlisle’s books! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Thanks for the giveaway. Awesome!
Sounds great. Thanks for the chance
Love Kate’s books. Thanks for a chance to win.
A favorite author and series! Would love to win her latest.
Sounds like a fun read with lots of mysteries! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the book!
Kate Carlisle is one author who you can guarantee to get a great book to read. Thanks for the opportunity to win a cop of her book. robeader53@yahoo.com.
Was so happy to see my favorite childhood bookThe Secret Garden was mentioned in the book. Makes me want to read it even more Thanks for the giveaway!
Love Kate Carlisle!
Love the cover! Can’t wait to read this! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sounds intriguing, I have loved all of Brooklyn’s
mysteries I’n sure I’ll love this one too.
Love this author! Hope I win…
Sounds like an awesome read!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Great review for a great book!
How cool to be on TV appraising a book…..love the series.
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Would love to read The Book Stops Here. This series sounds really good. I’ve only read one of the series but it has convinced me to start on the rest. Thanks for the contest
I have two or three of her books. I love mysteries involving books and cats.
I would love to win this book — love her books — thanks for the opportunity to try
I would love to read this book. It sounds like my kind of book. I’m house bound, so reading helps me get thru each day. Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway.
What a lovely review. I enjoy this series and cannot wait for Ripped from the Pages to come out! Have a great week and Happy Reading!
read lots-listen to lots of books. Love the idea of winning. Slend most of my time at home. Really miss not being able to go to book stores. Thank goodness I can still do genealogy.
Thanks for writing.
I am but so dying to read Your new book Ripped From The Pages!! I have completed the series up until now and want to know what happens next! It is hard to be patient until the paper back comes out, I can’t afford the hard back and so far the library is not carrying it! So far I am batting zweo on giveaway boks, but I don’t give up. Some day my “Book Will Come In.”
That kitty on the cover has stolen my heart. I must read this book about Brooklyn’s adventures.
I’m a huge fan of Kate’s books and would be thrilled if I were your lucky winner. I’m sure I have room for it next to Ms. Carlisle’s other books on my shelf.
This sounds like a book I would really enjoy! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
The Book Stops Here sounds like a wonderful mystery! I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for the giveaway!
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Sounds awesome! Looking for a good book to read when school is out.
Thanks for having a giveaway!
Thanks for the wonderful review and the chance to win!!
I love this series and got to meet Kate at LCC in Portland
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I absolutely LOVE her books. You really should read them in order, but definitely start. She is fabulous!!!
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I would love to read this book—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
It sounds like a wonderful book. I would love the complex characters. Thanks for having the giveaway.
A unique and intriguing book. Thanks.
Enjoyed the review. Fingers crossed for the give away. Thanks for the blog.
This is a great series with a great author. I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing more adventures with Brooklyn to come. Thanks for the chance to win.
Makes me want to go garage-sale hunting! I’ve never been lucky to find anything like that. Thanks for the chance to win this book!