This book goes from 'tell-all' to 'dead men tell no tales.'
A Cozy Mystery Where Editing Becomes Deadly
Retired English teacher Myrtle Clover is frequently asked to proofread for friends. So she wasn't totally surprised when her friend Pearl asked her to take a look at her memoir and polish it up.
But before Myrtle could pull out her red pen, Pearl was found ... murdered.
Now Myrtle and her senior sidekick Miles must track down the memoir and the murderer before the killer makes any more final revisions.
Perfect for Cozy Mystery Fans
Edit to Death delivers the classic cozy mystery elements readers love: a charming senior sleuth with a sharp mind, a small-town setting where everyone has secrets, and a murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page. Myrtle Clover brings her decades of teaching experience and red-pen precision to amateur detective work, making her one of the most beloved characters in the cozy mystery genre.
About the Myrtle Clover Series
This installment in the Myrtle Clover Cozy Mystery series showcases Elizabeth Spann Craig's talent for blending humor with suspense. Myrtle's no-nonsense personality and unexpected sleuthing skills make for entertaining reading, while the supporting cast of quirky small-town characters adds depth and charm to every investigation.
Ideal for
- Readers who enjoy amateur detective stories with senior protagonists
- Fans of light mysteries with humor and heart
- Anyone looking for retirement fiction that celebrates active, intelligent older characters
- Beach reads and travel companions
- Thoughtful gifts for mothers and grandmothers who love mystery novels
Why Readers Love Myrtle Clover Mysteries
The series features a refreshing take on the traditional mystery novel, with a protagonist who proves that retirement is just the beginning of new adventures. Myrtle's background as an English teacher gives her unique insights into human nature and motivations, while her partnership with the reluctant Miles provides both comic relief and genuine friendship.
Published in April 2019, Edit to Death continues the tradition of clean, engaging mysteries that appeal to readers who want clever plots without graphic violence or explicit content. The small-town Southern setting provides the perfect backdrop for Myrtle's investigations, where everyone knows everyone else's business—or thinks they do.
