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Librarian Minnie Hamilton keeps the spirit of reading alive in Chilson, Michigan, with her bookmobile and her trusty rescue cat, Eddie. When the library loses a crucial grant, Minnie fights to keep the service running, hoping her boss, Stephen, will believe in their mission—especially if he sees Eddie. The situation worsens when a volunteer dies on the bookmobile’s route. Though the death was initially ruled a hunting accident, a growing stack of clues suggests foul play. Now Minnie and Eddie must solve the mystery before her bookmobile’s last chapter closes.
The story blends cozy mystery elements with a focus on library culture, community service, and feline companionship in a small‑town setting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laurie Cass
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