Lucy Arlington Knihy

A culinary disaster strikes when a demo kitchen explodes just before the Taste of the Town festival, resulting in the death of a prominent chef. Lila faces the urgent challenge of uncovering the identity of the killer among her clients, as she races against time to prevent further tragedy. The story blends elements of mystery and suspense within a vibrant culinary setting, highlighting Lila's determination and resourcefulness in a high-stakes environment.

Lila Wilkins, a literary agent with a knack for sleuthing, returns in this installment of the New York Times bestselling Novel Idea Mystery series. As she navigates the complexities of the publishing world, she also finds herself embroiled in a new mystery, blending her professional expertise with her investigative skills. The story promises a mix of intrigue and humor, showcasing Lila's determination to uncover the truth while managing her literary career.

Lila Wilkins, a literary agent known for attracting trouble, is organizing a book signing garden party. However, her plans take a dark turn when a murder disrupts the festivities, forcing her to confront a dangerous killer. As she navigates the chaos, Lila must use her wit and resourcefulness to uncover the truth and restore peace to her event.

New York Times bestselling author Lucy Arlington's Novel Idea Mysteries return with Lila Wilkins, who has just been promoted to full-time literary agent. But great new writers aren’t the only people she’s trying to catch… Lila Wilkins has it all: the home of her dreams in the charming town of Inspiration Valley, North Carolina; a perfect police officer boyfriend; and a new job she absolutely loves. At the Book and Author Festival, which is sponsored by the Novel Idea Literary Agency, Lila expects to discover some talented new authors, but what she finds instead is the body of an editor to whom she bears an eerie resemblance. Trouble is, the editor’s death isn’t the only literary murder taking place. Soon a blossoming author is also killed, and Lila has a gut feeling that the two murders are linked. Now she must hunt down the dark figure who killed these women—and to her surprise, she just might find the clues hidden in a manuscript…

After losing her job as a journalist at the age of forty-five, Lila Wilkins accepts an internship at A Novel Idea, a thriving literary agency in North Carolina. Being paid to read seems perfect to Lila, although it's difficult with the cast of quirky co-workers and piles of query letters. But when a penniless aspiring author drops dead in the agency's waiting room-and Lila discovers a series of threatening letters-she's determined to find out who wrote him off.