Some places are built to hold stories.Some are chosen to hide them. When a man is found dead between the shelves of Finch & Quill, a beloved independent bookstore in a quiet town, Clara Finch expects grief, questions, and a straightforward investigation.What she doesn't expect is to learn that the bookstore was chosen on purpose.Marcus Vale was not an ordinary customer. He was a collector of secrets, a quiet manipulator of reputations, and a man who understood how power hides behind politeness. As Clara retraces his final days, she begins to realize that his death was not random-and that her shop was the last place he believed the truth could be concealed.As the investigation unfolds, Clara is pulled into a web of small-town alliances, unspoken agreements, and moral compromises that have been quietly shaping lives for years. Familiar faces become unreadable. Silence turns strategic. And the closer Clara gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes that exposing it may cost more than she's prepared to lose.Because in a town built on discretion, asking the wrong question doesn't just threaten reputations.It threatens safety.It threatens survival.A Body Between the Bookcases is a literary bookstore mystery about power disguised as care, loyalty that curdles into control, and the danger of believing some people should never be questioned. Atmospheric, psychologically sharp, and deeply human, this novel proves that the most unsettling crimes are the ones hidden in plain sight.Perfect for readers who love intelligent mysteries, bookstore- and library-set fiction, and slow-burn suspense where tension lives in what's left unsaid.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Early Reader Praise⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Quietly gripping and beautifully written. This isn't a mystery you race through-it's one you live inside. The bookstore setting is used brilliantly."⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A rare mystery that respects the reader's intelligence. The tension builds through silence, trust, and power rather than cheap twists."⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I expected cozy. What I got was something far richer and darker. Clara Finch is a compelling, deeply human protagonist."⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Atmospheric, unsettling, and precise. This book understands how secrets actually function in small towns."Readers Who Love These Will Enjoy This Book- Bookstore & library mysteries- Literary crime fiction- Small-town mysteries with secrets- Psychological suspense without gore- Character-driven, thoughtful storytelling About the Author: Carter Vane writes fiction that lingers long after the last page. From contemporary coming-of-age tales to stories that bend genres-including atmospheric cozy mysteries with teeth-his work blends lyrical prose with raw honesty. With a voice that is both intimate and expansive, Carter creates stories that move readers and stay with them.About the Publisher: At BLOCKBUSTER STORY PUBLISHING, we believe in the power of a great story to captivate, entertain, and inspire.Our authors are focused on writing, not chasing likes and followers, building author websites or obsessing over social media-they're here to create and share unforgettable stories.We publish books for readers, not algorithms. If you're looking for bold, entertaining stories that put the art of storytelling first, you've come to the right place. ✨ Discover stories that stay with you long after the final page. Blockbuster Story books are crafted to entertain, inspire, and connect with readers everywhere.