A Margin For Murder

A Margin for Murder by Lauren Elliott is the 8th A Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery. It can be read as a standalone, but I believe you do better if you read the first book in the series, Murder by the Book. I enjoyed A Margin for Murder. I just loved the mystery in this story. I thought A Margin for Murder was well-written with developed, relatable characters. The story moved along at a good pace too. I like Addie who is a smart cookie with a love of books. I enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout the story. The whodunit was a delight. The author created a mystery that I found entertaining and fun to solve. There are good clues, a stalwart sheriff, and a red herring or two. I hope the author keeps creating such unique mysteries. It is also Addie's birthday, and she has a special wish. The pesky murder messes with plans and it looks like Addie's not going to get what she hoped for this year. Addie's best friend, Serena is pregnant with her first child. Her hormones are on overdrive making everyone around her walk on eggshells and try to be patient with the expectant mom. A Margin for Murder is one busy book. The ending will have fans of the series smiling. A Margin for Murder is diverting whodunit with a book sale extravaganza, a surprising purchase, a murdered mayor, a stubborn sheriff, a found first editions, surfeit of suspects, and a joyful finale.