A Murder Like No Author is the third book in Amy Lillard's Main Street Book Club series. I recommend reading the series in order, as the events in each book trace back to Wally Harrison, the first murder victim in the series and the author of Missing Girl. In this installment, a stranger arrives in town, claiming that Wally Harrison wasn’t the real author of Missing Girl. The man ends up dead before he can present his evidence. Although Arlo is the lead character, she investigates primarily to keep her octogenarian book club members out of trouble. I'm still holding out hope for a fourth book in the series, as I got the impression there might be another mystery connected to Wally Harrison.

3.5 stars rounded up: I have been enjoying the Main Street Book Club Mysteries and was looking forward to this book. The town of Sugar Springs is working together to get the historical Coliseum Theater ready for the event of the year—the premiere of Missing Girl, local author Wally Harrison's bestselling novel turned film. A stranger shows up declaring that he has proof that Wally didn't write the book! When he is found murdered with a broken neck, the bookclub decides they need to find out what happened to save the premiere. Despite Arlo's protests, the three octogenarian sleuths start sticking their noses in where they don't belong. Will they find out who murdered Petro Chenko?

I have to say, I was a bit disappointed in this one. I found the mystery interesting, with a few suspects and plenty of red herrings, but it got bogged down in the minutiae. Everything was extremely detailed from clothes, food, shoes and even women shaving. The characters are fun and a bit quirky which I do enjoy. Arlo is single, but there are two possible love interests, men she has a past with. Sam is sweet and returned to Sugar Springs because of his mom's illness. She passes in this book, so will he stay? There has been some chemistry between Arlo and Police Chief and old boyfriend, Mads Keller, which I would like to see built upon. I sure hope we don't end up with a love triangle. Overall, this was an entertaining story. You can read this as a standalone, but because it is only three books in, I recommend you read them in order.

An enjoyable read. I enjoyed the setting. If there’s a bookstore and a coffee shop, I’m hooked.

This is the first book I’ve read by Amy Lillard. I don’t think having not read the first two books in the series hurt the story. I do think it would have been fun to read about her quirky characters all along. It’s obvious they existed in previous books, but nothing was unclear. All of what I call “the elements” of a cute cozy are here...a small town, a cute setting, quirky characters, and of course, a dead body.

A good read. Definitely didn’t waste my time reading this one. Hope there are more.

I'm afraid I just couldn't get into this one.
It is I think the third book in the series, and while some of these sorts of series you can dip in and out at any point, I felt like I wasn't connected to the characters and wondered whether this would have been different if I had started at book one.
I also felt a little bit removed from the actual action of the mystery solving, with it sort of being second-hand to Arlo through the older ladies.
I did think the writing was fun and the characters quirky, so I'm sure some readers will loikve this, especially if they start from the first book.

A Murder Like No Author by Amy Lilliard

Bookstore owner, Argo, and her Friday Night Book Club sleuths, are going to have to read between the lines to solve this mystery,

I enjoyed this book, especially the book clubers. Appreciated the book store setting and its importance to they’ve plot. Argo was a great main character. I recommend this book.

Thanks to Net Galley for sending me an advanced reader’s copy for my review.

I want to start by saying that bookstore owner Arlo, should in no way be held accountable for what Hattie, her former guardian, and the Book Club gals get up to when murder is afoot. Everyone in the town of Sugarloaf is excited, what with the book that has become a movie premiere complete with Hollywood hoopla. A foreign visitor, possible scandal, ghostly goings-on, a mysterious lady in red, and celebrity look-alikes all converge on the cozy town. I’m not sure how involved Arlo would become in this particular instance if it wasn’t for Hattie’s involvement in the renovations of the theater where the murder takes place. I do know that the Book Club gals keep Arlo hopping and a little stressed. Or maybe it is Mads who keeps Arlo stressed because he seems to think that in addition to running a bookstore and a book club, Arlo can run interference with the Book Club gals who look for adventure at every turn. After all they often ask where her sense of adventure is, such as when trying cauliflower crust quiche. I agree with Arlo that cake would be better, but sometimes you just need to throw caution to the wind and try a cauliflower crust quiche with ham and cheese.

Another fantastic cozy mystery by Amy Lillard. While you can read this series out of order, it's best when read from the start. Can't wait until the next one!

⭐⭐

I read a lot of cozy mysteries and some are just better than others. This one wasn't one of the better ones, unfortunately. I honestly have little to say about it. I found it a bit boring; the characters are not overly likable. I found it annoying the sheriff would be angry at Arlo for not controlling three grown ass women (this is her job...why??!) On a positive note; I enjoyed the setting, and the three hilarious grandmotherly ladies. Their antics made me laugh.

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A Murder Like No Author is the third book in the series. I have read the other two books in the series. I loved Arlo and I really liked the setting in a bookstore because I could live in one. The characters are refreshing and the continuity is impressive.

Loved reading this book and author. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend her and her books. Happy reading and enjoy

Unforeseen Events…
The third in the Main Street Book Club series of cozy mysteries and the whole town is gearing up for a movie premiere. When a bizarre and unforeseen series of events leads to murder, Arlo and her bookclub are on the case. A well crafted plot, swiftly moving narrative and an eccentric, well drawn cast of characters make for a fun and engaging read and a worthy series addition.

I had read the first two books in the series and I was still a little lost with all the characters in the book. You almost needed to have read them recently to remember what had happened in the past books to fully understand what was happening in this one. That aside, it was still a fun book. Arlo is more of a secondary character, the main character is really the book group. They are the ones getting into trouble and annoying the sheriff and Arlo is the one who has to make the peace. It's kind of charming, but Arlo really has no control over the seniors in her book group, which makes for a funny read.

I didn't think i was going to like this book as at the beginning found it a little slow but it picked up the pace and before i knew it the book was finished i would give this book 4 stars as it just didn't keep me hooked all the way through. Thank you to Amy Lilliard for allowing me to review it and also to Netgalley.

The plot of the book was such a great page turner. The plot of the book was very well written. I truly cannot wait to read another wonderful book from this author. This was a truly great book.

Princess Fuzzypants here: I know that the three elderly ladies that comprise the Friday Night Book Club are whacky and over the top. But sometimes when they do some of the things they do, they make me want to hiss. I certainly cannot blame either Mads or Arlo for their frustration with them. Begrudgingly both do put up with their shenanigans which is a good thing. Often they turn up some detail that was hidden or missed but they do test the patience of a saint.

In the wake of the local murdered author whose best seller is soon to be a premiered movie, Sugar Springs is going to play host to a plethora of Hollywood glitterati. But there is one more visitor to town- a man intent on ruining the big event. When his body is discovered at the bottom of the balcony in the local theatre, the suspects include some of Arlo’s friends, some imports to town and the ghosts in the theatre. As before Arlo’s involvement is less trying to investigate and more trying to keep the elderly wild bunch from running havoc over town and the case.

Arlo ends up being hurt while saving one the three ladies so with everything else on her plate, she must hobble along trying to wrestle with them. She is also wrestling with some ghosts of her own. Two of the men she loved in her youth, Mads and Sam, are both nearby. Arlo is friends with both but she is beginning to wonder if there is more in her future… and if so, with whom. She does not let any of this stop her from discovering the killer, although it took her much longer than it did me. The character did something so obvious I was convinced I knew the villain. A couple of false clues made me question it but I was right and for the exact reason I suspected.

It didn’t detract from the book. I like the characters and the relationships even if the old girls sometimes venture beyond the pale. Four purrs and two paws up.

I really enjoyed this story, and it has made me want to read the previous books. The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and I loved the characters. I kept guessing and second-guessing myself on whodunnit right to the very end.

Another excellent edition to a wonderful series! Full of twists and turns that leaves you wanting more and enjoying each moment until the end when the killer is caught!

A Murder Like No Author by Amy Lillard, is the 3rd book in the Main Street Book Club Mysteries, and it's another fun addition. This book takes place in Sugar Springs Mississippi. Arlo Stanley is the owner of the bookstore, she also has to keep watch on the Friday Night Book Club, which is made up of elderly ladies. This book is funny, with twists and turns that keep you reading and guessing. I read this book in one day, because I could not put it down. I strongly recommended this book for cozy mystery book fans, and I can't wait for their next adventure.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I absolutely loved this book.
I always love Amy's stories.
they get better and better each time.I loved the cover and the title and the characters. I can't wait for more.

A light, enjoyable cozy with pleasant characters and some funny moments. It was a satisfying mystery. There was some repetition I thought was unnecessary, particularly the amount of times the name of the town was mentioned. That is not normal.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest opinion.