Bookworm

This is a crime novel. The detective is called Lily Bard and the setting is the village Shakespeare in Arkansas.

We slowly get to know the village as well as the detective, the story builds up very nicely. I did spot the vital clue rather early, which might be a sign that the solution is to simple

Female main character so probably males shouldn't bother to read it. At least not those without any imagination.

I like this novel, except from a touch of prejudice against certain sexual preference, but if the author bases the plot on any personal experience whatsoever, that can be forgiven.