You often find a very interesting cast of characters working at your local library. This small branch in the suburbs of Austin, Texas is no different. Hazel, the newest clerk, just moved back to escape her mysterious past. Astrid, one of the librarians, keeps up a facade at work--hiding heartbreak and other secrets. Jonathan, a hulking ex-veteran and football player, is dealing with his own troubles of the heart. Even Sophie, the branch manager, has a secret which could completely destroy her life. When two patrons are found dead under suspicious circumstances after attending a library event, the librarians must come together to investigate. The staff members must let go of their secrets and their pasts in order to solve this case before any more patrons get hurt.
A mystery about messy library workers? Sign me up! This is a pretty fun read, although some of the secrets are definitely more interesting and/or believable than others. I would say overall I liked the characters, but the plot was a little convoluted. Still, as far as library mysteries go, this is not a bad place to start.
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