Overview
Charlie receives a spur-of-the-moment invitation, a bucket-list adventure with her beloved Aunt Louisa on a dream vacation to Australia. Among the must-do activities in Sydney is attending a book signing by Lily Davenport, a bestselling British author and old friend of Louisa's. But when Charlie, Louisa, and Lily meet for an elegant afternoon high tea, Charlie quickly senses something is wrong. Despite her polished public persona, Lily is rattled and afraid. In every city on her international book tour, she has received handwritten notes that appear courteous at first glance but carry an unmistakable chill beneath the surface. Each note is delivered in person by hotel staff, signed only with a single letter: A. And with every new stop, the messages grow darker. The police have provided no help since a crime has not been committed-yet. With one final tour stop after Sydney and her fear mounting, Lily turns to the one person who seems both sharp-eyed and compassionate enough to help: Charlie. Reluctantly stepping into the role of investigator, Charlie must unravel a puzzle with a faceless threat and a trail that spans luxury hotels and international cities. As the clock ticks down on the stalker's timeline and the tension rises, Charlie races to uncover the identity behind the ominous signature, fearing the psychological threat will soon turn physical. Can she unravel the pitifully few clues and catch the perp before the escalating danger spoils their dream vacation? Praise for this USA Today bestselling series: ""Charlie is just what readers want."" -Booklist ""Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes."" -The Midwest Book Review ""A page turner!"" - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for Escapes Can Be Murder) ""I always love Charlie's escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can't wait for the next adventure!"" - Meg, 5 stars online review ""Memorable details ... and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere."" -Booklist ""... superbly crafted story ..."" - Gothic Journal ""Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better."" - Vine Voice reviewer ""Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth!"" - Midwest Book Review
Full Product Details
Author: Connie Shelton
Publisher: Secret Staircase Books
Imprint: Secret Staircase Books
Volume: 24
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.254kg
ISBN: 9781649142375
ISBN 10: 1649142374
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 18 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for this USA Today bestselling series: ""Charlie is just what readers want."" -Booklist ""Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes."" -The Midwest Book Review ""A page turner!"" - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for Escapes Can Be Murder) ""I always love Charlie's escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can't wait for the next adventure!"" - Meg, 5 stars online review ""Memorable details ... and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere."" -Booklist ""... superbly crafted story ..."" - Gothic Journal ""Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better."" - Vine Voice reviewer ""Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth!"" - Midwest Book Review
Author Information
Connie Shelton is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 novels and 3 non-fiction books. She taught writing for six years and was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. She and her husband live in northern New Mexico with their dogs.
