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Lawrenceton, Georgia may appear idyllic, but its quiet streets hide hidden dangers. The town’s curious librarian, Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, leads the Real Murders Club—a monthly gathering for discussing famous crime scenes. The group’s pastime turns sinister when a member is found dead in a manner eerily similar to the case the club just chose to study. As further murders mirror the original crimes, Teagarden must identify the perpetrator before she and her colleagues become the next victims or suspects.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Charlaine Harris
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