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    Shelved Under Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery
    Shelved Under Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery
    Shelved Under Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery
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    Shelved Under Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery

    Written by Victoria Gilbert

    Narrated by Coleen Marlo

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    Autumn leaves aren't the only things falling in the historic Virginia village of Taylorsford-so are some cherished memories, and a few bodies.

    October in Taylorsford, Virginia, means it's leaf peeping season, with bright colorful foliage and a delightful fresh crew of tourists attending the annual Heritage Festival which celebrates local history and arts and crafts. Library director Amy Webber, though, is slightly dreading having to spend two days running a yard sale fundraiser for her library. But during these preparations, when she and her assistant Sunny stumble across a dead body, Amy finds a real reason to be worried.

    The body belonged to a renowned artist who was murdered with her own pallet knife. A search of the artist's studio uncovers a cache of forged paintings, and when the sheriff's chief deputy Brad Tucker realizes Amy is skilled in art history research, she's recruited to aid the investigation. It doesn't seem to be an easy task, but when the state's art expert uncovers a possible connection between Amy's deceased uncle and the murder case, Amy must champion her Aunt Lydia to clear her late husband's name.

    That's when another killing shakes the quiet town, and danger sweeps in like an autumn wind. Now, with her swoon-inducing neighbor Richard Muir, Amy must scour their resources to once again close the books on murder.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJul 10, 2018
    ISBN9781977380463
    Shelved Under Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery
    Author

    Victoria Gilbert

    Victoria Gilbert turned her early obsession with reading into a dual career as an author and librarian. A member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America, she enjoys spending her time watching films, gardening, or traveling. She currently resides with her husband, son, and some very spoiled cats in North Carolina.

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    • 5/5
      In this second episode of the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries, Librarian Amy Webber is getting ready for the library booth at the Heritage Festival. Amy and her assistant Sunny need to stop at artist Rachel LeBlanc's home to pick up some paintings that she is donating to the sale. The find Rachel murdered, her husband missing, and her daughter coming down from a drug high. During the investigation of Rachel's studio, a hidden room filled with paintings by some famous artists. Amy uses her art history degree to take a look at them. She's pretty sure that they are forgeries but that doesn't tell them who forged them. It could have been Rachel or her husband Reese. Amy is pretty sure that art dealer Kurt Kendrick has to have had something to do with it. Kurt was a childhood friend of Aunt Lydia's long-deceased artist husband Andrew but Lydia blames him for some of Andrew's problems. Because of the Heritage Festival Aunt Lydia agrees to host an art expert who comes to town to examine the paintings found in Rachel's studio. He also takes a look at Andrew's paintings which Lydia has carefully protected since his death. He also is attracted to Lydia who has had her heart buried with her husband since his death. Meanwhile, Amy's relationship with her next door neighbor dancer/choreographer/teacher Richard Muir is heating up. Amy still has some doubts because she can't believe that an ordinary woman would ever attract the handsome dancer. Richard doesn't seem to have any doubts though. This story begins with a murder but quickly gets more complicated bringing in art thefts dating back to World War II and bringing in an international group of art thieves. The pace of this one was leisurely and the plot was nicely twisty. I had my suspicions about who really murdered Rachel but didn't anticipate the many twists and turns of the plot. Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy this one.
    • 3/5
      Librarian Amy Webber and boyfriend and dancer Richard discover the corpse of an artist in her studio when stopping by to pick up works she donated for the Heritage Festival. While awaiting on experts to arrive, Amy, at the police's invitation, detects some forgeries among the artist's paintings. The woman's husband and daughter go missing. The substitution of some of her deceased uncle's works for those promised draws the attention of a local woman working with the art exhibit and of her son. Several tense moments move the plot along to its conclusion. Art lovers will likely enjoy this cozy mystery. Although this series is labeled "Blue Ridge Library," this installment featured very little about the library. While Amy did some research, it was mostly on databases she accessed while deputized for researching aspects of the art investigation. I found several characters unlikable. Some of the characters I would have liked to know more about were not all that well developed. As with many contemporary cozy mysteries, this one includes romantic relationships in various stages. The conclusion reminded me of an episode of "Charlie's Angels" where the stars are all sitting around at the very end discussing the case.
    • 4/5
      Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert is the second installment in A Blue Ridge Library Mystery series. It is October in Taylorsford, Virginia where Amy Webber, library director, is preparing for the annual Heritage Festival where the library hosts a yard sale table as a fundraiser. They have been busy gathering donations and Sunny Fields, Amy’s perky assistant, got a local artist to donate three paintings. Since Sunny drives a tiny car, Amy and her boyfriend, Richard agree to go with her to acquire and transport the works of art. They arrive to find the artist dead in her studio where she was stabbed with her own palette knife. Chief Deputy Brad Tucker arrive on the scene and his staff finds paintings in a hidden room. Amy, courtesy of her art history background, looks at the paintings and she discerns that they are expert forgeries. Hui “Hugh” Chen, an art expert, arrives in town and Aunt Lydia offers their guest room to him. He uncovers canvases belonging to Andrew Talbot, Aunt Lydia’s deceased husband, in the guest room closet that are replicas of renowned paintings. Had Andrew been involved in forging artwork? Amy delves into the murder and the world of art forgeries. She believes Kurt Kendrick is involved, but will Amy be able to prove he is complicit in the crime? Shelved Under Murder can be read alone. The author summarizes A Murder for the Books and provides background on the main characters. The mystery is complex as it explores the world of art forgeries. Unfortunately, the killer might as well have a neon arrow flashing over his head. I wish the author had made it harder to pinpoint the guilty party. Amy is an interesting main character. She is an intelligent woman with diverse interests. I love the home she lives in with Aunt Lydia. The descriptions of the beautiful Victorian and the town allowed me to visualize the scenes. I enjoyed the scenes where Amy was researching the artwork. We get to learn about resources available. I also liked the scenes with Amy and Sunny interacting with the patrons and helping them with their research requests. Despite what some people may think, libraries along with their librarians hold an important place in our society (a valuable resource). Sunny adds lightness to the story with her cheerful personality and outlook on life. I did feel that there was too much romance in the book. I would have preferred less lovey dovey moments (dating, kissing, thinking about Richard, and more). Shelved Under Murder is nicely written, but I did feel the pace could have been peppier. The long-winded ending wrapped up the mystery and answered all the lingering questions about the crime. My rating for Shelved Under Murder is 3.5 out of 5 stars. Shelved Under Murder is an inviting cozy mystery with congenial characters, lovely setting and a stimulating whodunit.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book and was so impressed with the details the author uses about art. I learned a lot about the art world and how paintings are stored and valued. As I wander through art museums I always think about how much work goes into a painting. It was fascinating to read about how a painting can be a fake but look as real as the original. Amy is a wonderful character and I related to her very easily since I worked at a library for fifteen years. I loved reading about the every day chores and the patrons that frequent the library. The Friends of the Library is such an important part of libraries. It struck me as funny when a few of the ladies didn't seem to get along. We had the same problem at our library. There is always that one person who wants to be in charge and takes their authority to the extreme.When Amy and two others discover the body of a well known artist will it be the end for the Heritage Festival? One of the fascinating things in the book is the intricate knowledge that Amy picked up as she did research on paintings. I didn't know there was so much information to be found about the history of art. Forgeries are hard to spot in the art world unless you have a keen eye. Will Amy find something in her research that could cause her to be in danger? Amy has her hands full trying to help solve the murder while preparing for the festival. Her aunt is so funny and I would definitely hang out with her. She isn't afraid to share her opinions and is quite vocal about things in the picturesque town.Amy and her friend Sandy find themselves deep in the investigation as danger lurks nearby. I loved the twists and turns and the author really surprised me when secrets about characters started to emerge. The writing is very good and there is not a moment where action doesn't play a key element in the story. I loved the intrigue and the story line that kept me guessing. It is a very well written mystery that shows how much research the author did about the art world. I loved the ending and was surprised at who was involved in the murder.I received a copy of this book from The Great Escape Virtual Book Tour. The review is my own opinion.
    • 4/5
      While preparing for a yard sale fundraiser for the library, Library director Amy Webber comes across a local artist murdered with her own palette knife. Since the murder seems to be related to the artist's paintings and a link has been found to Amy's deceased uncle, she feels compelled to find out the truth with the help of her hunky boyfriend.I love the story and the locale but especially the characters.
    • 4/5
      This second library-themed cozy more than meets the promise shown in the terrific first in the series. The book presents a likeable cast of secondary characters. May this wonderful series have a long run. I'll definitely keep up with these.(received this book from Net Galley)