Murder in the Reading Room

Book Retreat Mystery, Book 5

By: Ellery Adams

Narrated by: Johanna Parker

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Storyton Hall, Virginia, is a paradise for book lovers who come from all over for literary getaways. But manager Jane Steward is temporarily leaving for another renowned resort - in hopes of solving a twist-filled mystery....

Jane's boyfriend, Edwin, is missing, and she thinks she may find him at North Carolina's historic Biltmore Estate. Officially, she's there to learn about luxury hotel management, but she's also prowling around the breathtaking buildings and grounds looking for secret passageways and clues. One of the staff gardeners promises to be helpful...that is, until his body turns up in the reading room of his cottage, a book on his lap.

When she finally locates the kidnapped Edwin, his captor insists that she lead him back to Storyton Hall, convinced that it houses Ernest Hemingway's lost suitcase, stolen from a Paris train station in 1922. But before they can turn up the treasure, the bell may toll for another victim....

©2019 Ellery Adams (P)2019 Tantor

Loved it!

Janes is a great character, along with the others. The mysteries, for me, aren't easily solvable as with other writers. There's always a hidden reason why something happens. As it should be!! Can't wait to listen to the next one!

Twists and turns ..

This is by far the best yet in this series. These should be read/listened to in the series order. The surprises were great plot twists for the reader. And as always there are some great literary references that make you want to revisit classics.

Cannot put down

OMG!!! This series gets better and more suspenseful with each book. Cannot wait to see want next

Hard to continue

I just started this series of books, and I really enjoyed them. However, the narrator of this particular story made it extremely difficult for me to finish. The voice was so syrupy and whiny and I just couldn’t get into the book like I wanted to. I would prefer a stronger voice for this particular series of books specifically since you have a female lead. The voice made it sound like she was always begging.

I have heard other books by this narrator and she typically doesn’t sound like that, so I am assuming it was a request

My Favorite in the Series!

Jane has been through some harrowing experiences as a Steward. Writing retreats turned into crime scenes, her sons kidnapped, her lover MIA. In this 5th book in the Book Retreat Mysteries, she takes matters into her own hands to find him. Along the way, we learn more about her past and the secret book room and treasures. I loved what Ellery Adams does with this story. I could not stop listening! Exciting, captivating, heart-wrenching, and full of twists and big reveals. Johanna Parker is an excellent narrator for this series.

I am loving this series! Must listen!

This series has been a joy to listen to. The characters are animated and easy to identify with. I am very fussy about narrators and Johanna has done a wonderful job give the characters distinct voices and personalities.

All the show in this series made me laugh, 😢 and typically completely captivated beyond any I've ever listened to!!!! Thank yo

I can't read anymore however you have brought every reason I stared in the first Thank you and I plan on lisining to every book you put on Audible.Please NEVER stop. God Bless you!!!!!

Murder in the Reading Room

Terrific. I really enjoyed it!! It kept me interested and enthralled. Well written and researched!!

Not fond of the direction.

I love the story but I didn’t like the direction the story went at the end. I won’t say more because I don’t want to give anything away. Still very good.

Entertaining fictional world, Horrid narration.

I enjoy many of the stories written by Ellery Adams. I like her female leads, and the way books and literature are worked into many (or all?) of her works. However, this narrator…bless her heart….I hate to sound mean, but I had to work continuously to not be annoyed by her often flat delivery, and the awkward way she performed made voices. Made them come across all the more trope-ish. I’d love to listen to Ellery’s books with a different narrator.