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    Bookman Dead Style
    Bookman Dead Style
    Bookman Dead Style
    Audiobook6 hours

    Bookman Dead Style

    Written by Paige Shelton

    Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    It's January, and the Star City Film Festival has taken the Utah ski resort town by storm. Movie stars are everywhere, carving fresh powder on the slopes and crossing the thresholds of Bygone Alley's charming boutique shops-including The Rescued Word, where Clare Henry and her grandfather restore old typewriters and beloved books. When cinema's hottest superhero, Matt Bane, enters their store to buy some personalized notecards, it's hard not to be starstruck.

    But when Clare sees the police leading Matt out of The Fountain hotel in handcuffs only a few hours later, she can't believe her eyes. The affable actor is accused of killing his sister, but Clare's convinced he's wrong for that role. Now it's open call for suspects as Clare tries to reel in the killer before another victim fades to black . . .
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 8, 2017
    ISBN9781541479258
    Bookman Dead Style
    Author

    Paige Shelton

    PAIGE SHELTON had a nomadic childhood, as her father's job as a football coach took her family to seven different towns before she was even twelve years old. After college at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, she moved to Salt Lake City. She thought she'd only stay a couple years, but instead she fell in love with the mountains and a great guy who became her husband. After many decades in Utah, she and her family moved to Arizona. She writes the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series and the Alaska Wild series. Her other series include the Farmers’ Market, Cooking School, and Dangerous Type mystery series.

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    • 5/5
      I enjoyed the 2nd novel in the series as much as the first novel in the series if not more.I can easily understand why Paige Shelton gave recognition and thanks to Cover Artist, Brandon Dorman and Designer Lesley Worrell in her Acknowledgements. I enjoy cover art as part of the overall reading experience but cover design and artwork does not determine whether I will read the novel or not and is not a consideration of my rating the novel. However, with that said, there are times when cover design and artwork add a beautiful dimension to the reading experience and this is one of those times. I particularly enjoy the portrayal of Baskerville, calico cat and fur face extraordinaire that generally resides at The Rescued Word with occasional sleepovers at Clare's house in the midst of winter storms when Clare's grandfather might not be home overnight. The expression captured on Baskervile's face can easily be imagined by the descriptions shared during the novel as Baskerville doesn't hesitate to share his opinion and attitude of family, friends, and/or customers.I'm also really enjoying the dynamics of the three (3) main characters - Clare, grandfather Chester, and his great-granddaughter, Marion. Most of the cozy mystery series that I have read have main characters that are either sisters or friends. With this multi-generational presentation, there are more situations and conversations that add to the vintage elements of the storyline as well as the romance and mystery-solving moments of this series. Bravo!
    • 3/5
      The annual film festival crowd has descended on Star City, Utah. The staff at The Rescued Word shop is agog when super-star Matt Bane visits the shop to order note cards. That same day, he’s arrested for the murder of his sister Cassie. Although she only spoke for a few minutes with the actor, Clare Henry feels a kinship with Bane and arranges to meet with him in jail – thanks to her best friend Jodie, who’s a cop. Clare is convinced that Matt is not guilty. He convinces her to do a little snooping on his behalf and she obliges. I really liked the first book in this series, To Helvetica and Back, and looked forward to reading this one. I liked Bookman Dead Style a tad less, but still found it entertaining. The setting is interesting and the heroine is likeable in a geeky way. The author has created a great cast of secondary characters, too, which is always a plus in my book.
    • 4/5
      Good. Not great, but good. I like the setting; the shop that fixes typewriters, restores books, does small batch publishing on an old Gutenberg replicate. I like the characters too, although I'm not really invested in any of them. I sort of expected this though; I've read two of the author's other series and felt the same way. The mystery plotting was sketchy; I didn't guess the murderer at all, but I don't think the author made that possible. For all the sleuthing Clare does, I'm not sure she really finds any clues that are useful to herself or the reader. She doesn't deduce anything, but rather is lead to the culprit at the end by their own behaviour. Still, in a market that has become rapidly shallow over the last few years, this is a pleasant, entertaining cozy mystery. I'll happily read the next one.
    • 3/5
      This was a pretty decent mystery, the story pretty much revolved around it, which isn't the case for lots of cozy mysteries where the focus is often on settings, occupations, or characters. It's told from a first person point of view, and the only character that gets much development is Clare the heroine narrator, the other characters are pretty much as we left them in book 1, we're just reminded of the cast of characters relationships.
    • 2/5
      A "cozy" murder mystery (an odd oxymoron to define a category) set in a Utah town loosely based on Park City. Heavy on the setting, great job on the feel of the location and the movie tourists. But a bit light on the mystery part and very inconsistent on the police procedural. Throw in a cat and you're good to go.
    • 4/5
      Bookman Dead Style: A Dangerous Type Mystery
      Cozy Mystery
      Paige Shelton

      In the Utah ski resort town of Star City, the yearly Film Festival is in full swing. Movie stars can be found roaming the streets and shops all over the wintery wonderland. Bygone Alley with its charming boutique shops and The Rescued Word, owned and run by Clare Henry and her grandfather where they restore old typewriters and old books are no exception.

      Matt Bane is the latest and hottest movie superhero. When he puts in an appearance in Clare’s shop, he appears to be kind, compassionate and genuine but when the police arrest Matt for murder Clare’s outlook on his superhero character takes a hit. The affable actor is accused of killing his sister, but Clare doesn’t think he fits the part of a cold-blooded killer. Either that, or he is the greatest actor of all time.

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      Chester, Clare’s grandfather, is a wonderful character it would be interesting to know more about him and his past. Jodie is Clare’s BFF, yet the reader may be left with a feeling that she could be a better friend at times and less of a “cop.” Seth, Clare’s boyfriend, is kind, understanding, with intelligence and charm, he appears to be the perfect fit for Clare. The story revolves around Clare and her ability to snoop into matters that she should stay out of. From stalking a movie star queen from her living room window in the middle of the night to eavesdropping deliberately on private conversations. Clare isn’t above any of it if it means finding out who the killer was before Matt is convicted of his sister's death.

      Paige Shelton has written a very entertaining and authentic mystery. Her characters are well rounded and are believable. The setting is attractive, and the descriptiveness gives the reader that sense of adventure we all seek in a good cozy. There are several plot twists all of which lead themselves to add interest to the story even if they do not play a real part in the mystery. However, the investigation conducted by the police is too weak. No murder investigator would allow anyone near a hotel room where a murder took place until every inch of the room and the building inside and out have been thoroughly examined and all evidence photographed, collected and filed. The idea that a fire escape was never looked at as a possible escape route for a killer is virtually impossible.

      The ending is reasonable but comes a little too quickly. Although the killer is someone who is interwoven throughout the story and not unlikely, the unmasking is wrapped up too fast and leaves the reader with a sense of not having all the pieces fully explained. This book is fast-paced, fun to read, and entertains the reader.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed the 2nd novel in the series as much as the first novel in the series if not more.I can easily understand why Paige Shelton gave recognition and thanks to Cover Artist, Brandon Dorman and Designer Lesley Worrell in her Acknowledgements. I enjoy cover art as part of the overall reading experience but cover design and artwork does not determine whether I will read the novel or not and is not a consideration of my rating the novel. However, with that said, there are times when cover design and artwork add a beautiful dimension to the reading experience and this is one of those times. I particularly enjoy the portrayal of Baskerville, calico cat and fur face extraordinaire that generally resides at The Rescued Word with occasional sleepovers at Clare's house in the midst of winter storms when Clare's grandfather might not be home overnight. The expression captured on Baskervile's face can easily be imagined by the descriptions shared during the novel as Baskerville doesn't hesitate to share his opinion and attitude of family, friends, and/or customers.I'm also really enjoying the dynamics of the three (3) main characters - Clare, grandfather Chester, and his great-granddaughter, Marion. Most of the cozy mystery series that I have read have main characters that are either sisters or friends. With this multi-generational presentation, there are more situations and conversations that add to the vintage elements of the storyline as well as the romance and mystery-solving moments of this series. Bravo!
    • 4/5
      The second book in this series is even more engaging than the first. Star City, Utah is the home of an independent film festival, with stars and moguls filling the streets every year. Clare Henry, who runs a popular typewriter and book repair business called The Rescued Word, with her grandfather. When they meet one of the festival's biggest stars, Matt Bane (in the store to thoughtfully purchase thank you cards), no one is more surprised when he is accused of murder. With both an ex and a best friend on the local police force, Clare is in a unique position to nose around. There is an interesting side story detailing a neighboring Mormon family, one of which is an old high school friend of Clare's.
    • 5/5
      Bookman Dead Style by Paige Shelton is the second book in A Dangerous Type Mystery series. Clare Henry works with her with her grandfather, Chester to run The Rescued Word in Star City, Utah. It is their busiest time of year with The Star City Film Festival taking place. The town is overrun with tourists and movie people. Marion, Clare’s niece, helps out in the store when she is not out snowboarding on the slopes. She is particularly excited when movie star, Matt Bane comes into the store. He has come to order personalized note cards so he can write some thank you notes. He turns out to be a very nice man. A little while later, Clare’s police officer friend, Jodie is visiting when she gets a call out to The Fountain. Clare hears Matt’s name mentioned and takes off after Jodie. Clare arrives to find Matt being escorted out in handcuffs. He is accused of murdering his sister, Cassie Bane. Clare is certain the kind actor did not commit the crime and feels compelled to help him (especially since no one else seems to be assisting him). This is not the only mystery on Clare’s hands. Seth Cassidy brings Clare some gorgeous typewriter ribbon tins. When Clare opens one of them, she finds $10,000 bills! Clare wishes to return them to the original owner. But she is suspect when a man claiming to be owner’s brother arrives at the store. Clare is in for a busy week. Will she be able to find out who murdered Cassie Bane and get the money back to its original owner? I thought Bookman Dead Style was well written (Paige Shelton is a great descriptive writer) and easy to read (great flow). I liked the characters the author created for A Dangerous Type Mystery series. I was especially fond of Chester Henry, and I liked the addition of the new German apprentice. I loved the sound of The Rescued Word (I wish it was real and nearby). I appreciated the wonderful descriptions of the old books, vintage typewriters, the printing press, and the typewriter tins (my type of store). I now want to collect typewriter ribbon tins! I give Bookman Dead Style 5 out of 5 stars. The mystery was complex and is not easily solved before the author provides the big clues (and then unmasks the culprit). A reader must pay very close attention to figure out the solution (I just loved it). I believe avid cozy mystery readers will be able to discern the killer (there is a small suspect pool). Bookman Dead Style could have done with a little less romance (just my personal opinion). While Bookman Dead Style is the second book in A Dangerous Type Mystery series, a reader can enjoy it as a stand-alone. The author provides us with all the necessary information to read (and enjoy) Bookman Dead Style. I look forward to reading Comic Sans Murder when it is released.
    • 4/5
      Paige Shelton's "Star City" setting in the mountains of Utah sparkles in this second book of her Dangerous Type mystery series. Readers get to see the town filled with skiers intent on conquering the slopes and movie stars hoping that their latest films do well in the festival. Clare Henry isn't the type to become starstruck, which makes her favorable reaction to superhero star Matt Bane even more profound. There's something not-quite-right about how new police chief (and Clare's ex-boyfriend) Creighton is handling the arrest and that gives Clare even more incentive to conduct her own investigation.Bookman Dead Style has the feel of a book that's filled with insider information about its setting, which is a fictionalized version of Park City. Super secret parties thrown by a Hollywood megastar. Allusions to a world-famous author who rents an unusual space where she goes when she needs peace and quiet to write. Getting tickets to the various films being shown. In addition, there's always something new to learn about business facets of The Rescued Word. This time, it's ribbon tins-- the packaging typewriter ribbons came in back in the day. The tins figure in a separate crime, and now that I've seen them I understand why people would want to collect them.Shelton brings in a character who's a "sister wife"-- a member of a polygamous family-- and since the character had little to do with the plot, I have to wonder if she'll figure in a future book in the series. I'll just have to wait and see, albeit a bit impatiently because I'm certainly enjoying this series!