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A Critical Conjunction
  • Published: 27 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593819241
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $65.00
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A Critical Conjunction

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27 Oct 2026
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A new business isn't the only thing going belly-up in the newest mystery in Lorna Barrett's New York Times bestselling Booktown series.

When Tricia Miles's sister, Angelica, announces to their chosen family that they're going into business together, it's news to Tricia. But rejuvenating Stoneham Stoneware, a struggling kitchen and home goods store, is something the sisters know they can do. It's a win-win situation.

But right after they take possession, they find the store trashed and the previous owner dead.

Leona sold the enterprise to Angelica because she needed the money, but tried to renege on the deal after it had gone through. Not one to back down, Angelica refused to cancel, which made Leona bitter, leading to strained discussions witnessed by others. But it turns out plenty of others had issues with the recently deceased as well. Tricia will have to crack the case before the murderer destroys not only the fledgling business, but more lives as well.
  • Published: 27 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593819241
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $65.00
Categories:

About the author

Lorna Barrett

Lorna Barrett is the New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries, including Poisoned Pages, A Just Clause, Title Wave, A Fatal Chapter, and Book Clubbed. She lives in Rochester, New York.
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Also by Lorna Barrett

A Perilous Plot
A Controversial Cover
A Questionable Character
Clause of Death
A Deadly Deletion
Handbook for Homicide
A Killer Edition
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Praise for A Critical Conjunction


Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Booktown Mysteries

"This cozy combines all the right ingredients: a nasty crime, shady suspects, family squabbles, good cooking, and lots of books!"—RT Book Reviews

"Entertaining, highly enjoyable.... Lorna Barrett never fails to offer a suspenseful cozy mystery."—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

"Series fans will enjoy how Tricia and Angelica's relationship has grown and deepened. Those who enjoy the mysteries of Carolyn Hart will find a lot to like."—Publishers Weekly

"Lorna Barrett really outdid herself with this one...and never shies away from adding color and complications to her characters."—The Cozy Mystery Journal

"Fans of Carolyn Hart and Denise Swanson, rejoice!... A cheerful, witty, well-plotted puzzler."—New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming

"[A] delightful, and often funny, mystery series about a town that lives and dies by the love of books."—Kings River Life Magazine