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Late March turns a quiet great‑lake town into a cozy haven of pages. Inside the widely‑liked bookmobile, Minnie the librarian and her faithful dog Eddie serve readers, but a frantic U‑turn by regular patron Ryan Anderson sparks suspicion. When the local police target Ryan for a bank robbery and a murdered security guard, Minnie is convinced he is innocent. The plot thickens as another victim surfaces, tightening the police’s focus on Ryan—and the community’s faith in Minnie’s intuition. Together, Minnie and Eddie must outwit the authorities, unearth hidden clues, and protect Ryan while navigating the town’s secret under the snow‑heavy skies.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laurie Cass
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