Better Late Than Never [Paperback]

In this Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author ofA Likely Story, a decades-overdue book puts library director Lindsey Norris hot on the trail of a cold case…
 
When the Briar Creek Public Library holds its first overdue book amnesty day—no fines for late returns—the volume of incoming materials is more than Lindsey and her staff can handle. But one tardy tome catches her attention—a copy of J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, twenty years past due.

When Lindsey looks up the borrower, she’s shocked to discover it was a murdered teacher named Candice Whitley, whose killer was never found. Candice checked out the novel on the day she died. Now Lindsey wonders if it could provide a clue to the decades-old cold case. No one noticed who brought the book back in, but could it be Candice’s killer? Lindsey is determined to catch the culprit one way or another, because justice for Candice Whitley is long overdue...

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“A sparkling setting, lovely characters, books, knitting, and chowder! What more could any reader ask?”—Lorna Barrett,New York Timesbestselling author
 
“Terrific…intelligent, lively, and fun.”—Miranda James,New York Timesbestselling author
 
“Sure to charm cozy readers everywhere.”—Ellery Adams,New York Timesbestselling author
 
“[A] fast-moving, tricky tale that kept me guessing at every turn...[A] must read!”— Kate Carlisle,New York Timesbestselling author
 
“What a great read!...McKinlay has been a librarian, and her snappy story line, fun characters, and young library director with backbone make for a winning formula.” —lÃn