{"product_id":"schooled-in-murder-isbn-9798892425186","title":"Schooled in Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003eA mystery writer must solve a real murder case before an innocent  girl is condemned in this series debut from acclaimed author Victoria  Gilbert, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Lorna Barrett.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer \"Jen\" Dalton is an author and  educator at Clarion University in Virginia. She loves her job, but some  of her petty coworkers look down on her for writing genre fiction. As  members of the English department, they wish to encourage students to  pursue higher literary aspirations. When a humiliating confrontation  between an uppity professor and one of Jen’s students, Mia, escalates,  no one thinks much of it. Until his dead body is found along with  evidence incriminating Mia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJen knows Mia couldn’t have killed  him, but Mia’s suspicious disappearance might as well be a proclamation  of guilt. With the sleuthing skills Jen has acquired from writing murder  mysteries, she’s determined to solve the case and clear Mia’s name. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong  with the help of her fellow sleuthers—Christine Kubiak, a cafeteria  manager; Zachary Flynn, the charming but annoying campus psychologist;  and Brianna Rowley, a librarian—Jen must catch the real killer before  there’s another murder on the books.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSchooled in Murder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An appealing sleuth with an engaging love interest lights up this series debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A satisfying cozy that will appeal to bibliophiles who like a hint of romance.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An enjoyable cozy and I will look forward to the next in the series.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Nameless Zine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A perceptive supersleuth, red herrings, and fatal secrets are the ingredients in what proves to be another winning formula for the prolific Gilbert.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wonderfully paced, brimming with great characterization, and with a terrific lead in Jen, this novel will appeal to many mystery readers, from cozy lovers to those just seeking a good, traditional read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFirst Clue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A cosy mystery fan's delight from start to finish.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—Midwest Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The college campus setting is refreshingly fun.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A solid start to a new series, with fun characters . . . Fans of small-town murder mysteries will enjoy this one.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Clever and witty . . . Victoria Gilbert earns top marks for crafting a clever story with a twisted premise—a murder mystery author who stumbles across a body and must see if she’s as good a sleuth in real life as her characters are on the page . . . Readers will enjoy this lively whodunnit.”\u003cbr\u003e—Diane Kelly, award-winning author of the House-Flipper Mystery series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSchooled in Murder \u003c\/i\u003eis a first-rate debut for a wonderful new series! Talented author Victoria Gilbert has crafted an intelligent and skillfully told mystery with plenty of twists to keep readers turning the pages. A cast of well-drawn characters and a touch of romance lend additional charm to the story. Highly recommend!”\u003cbr\u003e—Marjorie McCown, author of the Hollywood Mystery series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Filled with campus drama, \u003ci\u003eSchooled in Murder \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect back-to-school mystery. Jen Dalton is an astute author and educator who finds herself in the middle of a real-life murder. Her deductive skills are put to the test in this series debut, and she passes with flying colors. An A+ mystery!” \u003cbr\u003e—Mary Angela, author of the Happy Camper cozy mystery series and Professor Prather academic mystery seriesRaised in a historic small town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, \u003cb\u003eVictoria Gilbert \u003c\/b\u003eturned   her early obsession with books into a dual career as an author and   librarian. Now retired after over thirty years in the library field,  she’s  worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and  university  library director.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictoria writes the Blue Ridge  Library mystery  series, the Booklover’s B\u0026amp;B mystery series, and the  Hunter and Clewe  traditional mystery series for Crooked Lane Books. A  member of Mystery  Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and  International Thriller  Writers, Victoria lives in North Carolina.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233534456037,"sku":"NP9798892425186","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892425186.jpg?v=1767736193","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/schooled-in-murder-isbn-9798892425186","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}