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Kathleen Millson is about to close the library when five grim, overdue books arrive—one page‑slashed and all ominously linked to death. Among them is a bookmark bearing a chilling warning. After the books, tragic accidents begin to claim Kathleen’s closest friends. With suspicion falling on both a quiet, withdrawn co‑worker named Robin and a mysterious, handsome stranger, Alexander, who stalks the stacks and offers cryptic assistance, Kathleen realizes the killer will strike again. In a race against time, she must uncover the truth before her own death becomes overdue.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Richie Tankersley Cusick
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