#BookReview: Dead and Gondola (Christie Bookshop #1) by Ann Claire

Synopsis: When a mysterious bookshop visitor dies under murderous circumstances, the Christie sisters and their cat Agatha call on all they’ve learned about solving mysteries from their favorite novelist in this new series debut.

Ellie Christie is thrilled to begin a new chapter. She’s recently returned to her tiny Colorado hometown to run her family’s historic bookshop with her elder sister, Meg, and their friendly bookshop cat, Agatha. Perched in a Swiss-style hamlet accessible by ski gondola and a twisty mountain road, the Book Chalet is a famed bibliophile destination known for its maze of shelves and relaxing reading lounge with cozy fireside seats and panoramic views. At least, until trouble blows in with a wintery whiteout. A man is found dead on the gondola, and a rockslide throws the town into lockdown—no one in, no one out.

He was a mysterious stranger who visited the bookshop. At the time, his only blunders were disrupting a book club and leaving behind a first-edition Agatha Christie novel, written under a pseudonym. However, once revealed, the man’s identity shocks the town. Many residents knew of him. Quite a few had reason to want him dead. Others hide secrets. The police gather suspects, but when they narrow in on the sisters’ close friends, the Christies have to act.

Although the only Agatha in their family tree is their cat, Ellie and Meg know a lot about mysteries, and they’re not about to let the situation snowball out of control. The Christie sisters must summon their inner Miss Marples and trek through a blizzard of clues before the killer turns the page to their final chapter.



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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: This was a lighthearted fast paced cute mystery book.  Another great cozy mystery for the holiday season. Curl up with a hot drink, a blanket, and this book for a great time.  I loved the characters and the romance and I can not wait for book two. 

Review

“Dead and Gondola is a lighthearted, fast-paced cozy mystery with a cast of likeable characters. . . . Who wouldn’t want to ride a glass-domed gondola to a historic bookshop and cozy up by the fire with a good read?”—BookPage

“Dead and Gondola is an irresistible mystery set in a scenic Colorado mountain village, where the aspens quiver and locals shiver as the engaging and intrepid Christie sisters use sleuthing honed in their mystery bookshop to find a killer.”—Ellen Byron, Agatha and Lefty Award–
winning author

“Dead and Gondola is a bookish cozy that soars to new heights. Featuring a family of sleuths who channel Agatha Christie, an atmospheric mountain setting, and a flurry of suspects, this series debut is not to be missed!”—Kate Lansing, author of the Colorado Wine mysteries

“An exceptionally charming read! . . . You’ll fall in love with the delightful Christie sisters and the fabulous Book Chalet in this wonderful alpine mystery. Dead and Gondola is a lovely cozy full of humor and heart.”—Cynthia Kuhn, author of the Agatha Award–winning Lila Maclean Academic mysteries and Starlit Bookshop mysteries

“A snowbound mystery you’ll want to enjoy in front of a cozy fire . . . Dead and Gondola is filled with bookish ardor, classic mystery references, and endearing characters.”—Jennifer Chow, author of Death by Bubble Tea

“A fair-play plot, vivid characters, fascinating facts about Dame Agatha, and an intelligent and appealing protagonist make this a winner. Cozy fans will chomp at the bit for more.”—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Ann Claire earned degrees in geography, which took her across the world. Now Claire lives with her geographer husband in Colorado, where the mountains beckon from their kitchen windows. When she’s not writing, you can find her hiking, gardening, herding housecats, and enjoying a good mystery, especially one by Agatha Christie.

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