Judi Culbertson

I really enjoyed this story of Delhi, bookstore owner and book enthusiast. The mystery and intrigue of this book really had me hanging on to the very end! I was trying to figure out whodunit all of the way through.
The characters in this book are so diverse and interesting. I couldn’t help but to find myself wanting to know more about each one. Their individual personalities had be drawn in from the get-go!
There is nothing better than an interesting mystery to solve. I will admit, I didn’t figure it out until close to the end. I think many will find that to be their case too. There is a reason for this… However, I think if I tell you the reason, it may ruin it for you in some ways. All I can say, is pay careful attention to what you find out about the supporting characters and the role they play in the family. This book is a page turner and is very hard to put down!… (more)

As I began to read A Novel Death, I thought I had chosen a simple, pleasant mystery filled with fascinating information on rare books. It didn't take long for me to realize that there was much more to this mystery than had originally met my eye.

Besides that rare book information, I found the plot engaging and with excellent pacing. Delhi is an interesting character who doesn't know when to quit. Working my way through all the suspects, their true identities, and their motivations kept the pages turning, and by book's end I knew I wanted to read more about Delhi Laine.… (more)