A Murder at the Movies (A Secret Bookcase Mystery Book 2)

When bookseller and events organizer Annie Murray invites the glamorous world of Hollywood along to her small-town film festival, she finds herself entangled in a sinister plot as twisted as any big-screen thriller…After the success of her first event, which revived the fortunes of the bookstore she loves so dearly, Annie is excited to launch Redwood Grove’s first film festival. But when an infamous film critic plunges to his death during the premiere of a Hitchcock-inspired thriller, Annie’s instincts tell her that this was no accident. She soon discovers that many of the cast, crew and guests are harboring dark secrets; from the lead actress with a scandalous past, to a film historian obsessed with protecting his vintage reel collection.Determined to unravel the mystery, Annie must sift through a tangled web of hidden agendas and deception to expose the killer before they strike again. Can she crack the case and save her film festival – or will she find herself in the spotlight?Packed full of plot twists and a colorful cast of characters, A Murder at the Movies sparkles with charm, heart and humor, and will keep cozy mystery fans guessing until the final pages. Perfect fans for Lauren Elliott, Tonya Kappes and Janet Evanovich.Readers are loving Ellie Alexander’s new series:“Fun and fast-paced. I will recommend this to everyone.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow, just wow. Any reader will find it hard to put down this enchanting mystery.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is a really fun series! I’m excited for the third book!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I love this series!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Another fantastic, edge-of-the-seat cozy from an exceptional author.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Everything I enjoyed from the first book – the quirky characters, the rich background, the ideal bookstore – were all back and as enjoyable as ever… I can’t wait to see what happens next!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Annie is a delightful character. A joy to read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A fantastic second book in the Secret Bookcase series. I absolutely am in love with this little town and its quirky cast of characters.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Annie and the gang are back in the thick of things… An awesome book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐