{"product_id":"a-field-guide-to-murder-isbn-9798892424639","title":"A Field Guide to Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cranky widower and his spirited caregiver team up to solve his neighbor’s murder in this charming and original mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Benjamin Stevenson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce a globe-trotting anthropologist, Harry Lancaster is now certain that all his grand adventures are behind him. Recently widowed and suffering from a fractured hip, Harry spends his days and nights behind a pair of binoculars, nose-deep in his neighbors’ affairs. His millennial caregiver, Emma, is determined to get him out of his armchair and back into the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFate intervenes when Harry’s mysterious neighbor, Sue, phones, pleading for help. But instead of rescuing her, Harry and Emma find Sue dead: poisoned, days after a break-in at Sue’s house. Harry resolves to find out what happened, and Emma insists on going along for the ride. Together, they discover motives and suspects abound in Harry’s quaint condominium community—putting them both in the crosshairs of a cold-blooded killer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders of Kristen Perrin and Deanna Raybourn will be charmed by this quirky, cross-generational murder mystery.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A lovely debut cozy . . . Cullen constructs a sophisticated puzzle.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] neighborhood cozy that ticks all the boxes.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A perfectly charming novel with enough quirky characters to make it a standout debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This cross-generational cozy-but-with-murder is sure to delight readers of Deanna Raybourn and Richard Osman.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFirst Clue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I did not want it to end. You cannot help but fall in love with Harry and Emma.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For fans of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series . . . This will make my top books of 2026 list!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Michelle L. Cullen's delightful debut perfectly uses the “nosy neighbor” trope in a story that balances humor, heart, and good ol’ juicy gossip. Can't wait for Harry and Emma's next (hopefully globe-trotting) adventure!”\u003cbr\u003e—Mia P. Manansala, author of the best-selling Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With an exceptionally well-crafted murder featuring a dash of Hitchcock and a whole lot of charm, Cullen’s \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e had me instantly hooked on grumpy anthropologist Harry and sunshiny caregiver Emma and their cross-generational banter and hijinks. Add in the heart-filled characters’ journeys that kept me invested, and I’m already wanting the next book. This is a cracking debut that lovers of British mysteries and cozy crime will adore!”\u003cbr\u003e—Celeste Connally, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Lady Petra Inquires mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The plot and subplots in \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e intertwine seamlessly with humor, sorrow, heart, and hopefulness along with an intriguing mystery. I love a sleuthing duo and Harry and Emma became instant favorites.”\u003cbr\u003e—Sherry Harris, Agatha Award nominated author of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale mystery series and the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon mysteries\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Field Guide To Murder\u003c\/i\u003e, Michelle L. Cullen’s debut mystery, is a devious delight! . . . A brilliantly written whodunit with wit, engaging characters, emotional depth, and a surprise ending. I can’t wait for the next installment.\u003cbr\u003e—Connie Berry, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Michelle L. Cullen’s cleverly plotted and warm-hearted debut mystery blends the suburban neighborhood secrets of \u003ci\u003eDesperate Housewives\u003c\/i\u003e with the observational amateur sleuthing of \u003ci\u003eRear Window\u003c\/i\u003e. Told in dual perspective by two very different, but equally engaging, protagonists—a retired international aid official with an injured hip and his young home nurse—\u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh take on the cozy genre that will hopefully blossom into a series.”\u003cbr\u003e—Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library Mystery cozy mystery series and the Hunter and Clewe traditional mystery series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brimming with witty charm, an endearing protagonist, and a well-plotted mystery, readers will surely have a field day with this delightful debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—Vivien Chien, author of the Noodle Shop Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Delightful intergenerational duo solving a compelling crime that will make sure you never look at the neighbors the same way again. Can’t wait to embark on Harry and Emma’s next adventure––dare we hope in an exotic foreign local!”\u003cbr\u003e—Melinda Mullet, author of \u003ci\u003eA Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e and the Whiskey Business Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cullen perfectly balances charm and smarts in this sparkling debut. With a likeable odd couple leading the way, readers will enjoy a fresh spin on the senior sleuth mystery. Packed with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of mayhem, \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful, cozy escape.”\u003cbr\u003e—Mindy Quigley, author of the Deep Dish mysteries\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle L. Cullen\u003c\/b\u003e has lived, traveled, and studied all over the  world: from working as a (decent if powered by enough espresso)  bilingual secretary in Paris; to backpacking around Europe, Central  America, and Southern Africa; to helping rebuild communities after war  throughout Africa, East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific. She earned  her master’s degree in anthropology at Melbourne University in Australia  and her PhD in sociology at the London School of Economics in  England. A fan of adventure, she has a black belt in Taekwondo, has  summited nine hundred feet rock climbing, and has flown a helicopter (once,  during a lesson, for five terrifying minutes). She currently lives in  Annapolis, Maryland, where she’s either doing yoga, playing outside, or  plotting murder.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232883847397,"sku":"NP9798892424639","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-field-guide-to-murder-isbn-9798892424639","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}