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A Death for the Records
A North Dakota Library Mystery
2025
First Published
269
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Part of Series

Thea Olson is thrilled that her grandfather’s ball of twine might set a record as the largest in the country. But not everyone is as excited as she is. In fact, some people might go to great lengths to ensure that Grandpa Olson’s labor of love never makes it into the record books . . . even murder! When a dead body is found in the Olson’s barn, Thea is determined to find the culprit and clear her grandfather’s name. Can Thea nab the killer before someone else ends up dead? A Death for the Records is the third installment in the humorous library series set in the fictional town of Why, North Dakota. If you like quirky characters, obnoxious buffalo, and all things bookish, you’ll love this whodunit. Prequel – Planning for Murder Book #1 – Murder at the Library Book #2 – Poisoned by the Book Book #3 – A Death for the Records

Author

Ellen Jacobson
Ellen Jacobson
Author · 20 books

Ellen Jacobson is a chocolate obsessed cat lover who writes cozy mysteries and romantic comedies. After living on a sailboat for many years, she now travels around in a teeny-tiny camper with her husband and an imaginary cat named Simon. Her Mollie McGhie cozy mystery series, featuring a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth, is inspired by her own sailing adventures and misadventures living aboard sailboats in New Zealand and the States. Her Smitten with Travel romantic comedy series is inspired by her life as an expat in Scotland and New Zealand and love of exploring new countries and learning about new cultures. You can find out more about Ellen and her books at: https://ellenjacobsonauthor.com/ Subscribe to her newsletter for updates on new releases, works in progress, sales / promos & live on the road in a teeny-tiny camper at: https://www.subscribepage.com/m4g9m4

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