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In the cozy town of Chilson, Michigan, librarian Minnie Hamilton pilots her bookmobile, accompanied by her new rescue cat Eddie. After Eddie follows her to the bookmobile, a series of misadventures ensue. They encounter a dead body during a field trip, prompting a reluctant investigation. With Eddie’s uncanny instincts, Minnie must decipher clues and bring a killer to justice, proving that a good librarian always sees when justice is overdue.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laurie Cass
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