The Book That Came Back, a free short story from Nora Bookman’s Quinn’s Corner bookshop mysteries.

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The Book That Came Back

A book leaves Quinn’s Corner and comes back four years later with something inside it. A complete short story, and the shortest way to find out whether this shop is your kind of place.

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About the Author
Nora Bookman
Nora Bookman
The Keeper of Quiet Clues

Nora Bookman is the author of bookish cozy mysteries set in bookstores, libraries, and literary events gone wrong. Her stories feature sharp-eyed amateur sleuths who solve crimes through observation, logic, and a deep understanding of how books and people circulate. She writes for readers who enjoy clever puzzles, quiet tension, and mysteries where every detail matters.

norabookman@edenrootpress.com
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