A Deadly Clue, 9798892422154
Hardcover
Old secrets and new murders ignite a deadly family mystery.

A Deadly Clue

A Hunter and Clewe Mystery

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    13 January 2026

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Summary

Hunter and Clewe are back in the third Hunter and Clewe mystery, from acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert, when a closed case is reopened after another member of a prominent family is murdered.

Cameron Clewe and Jane Hunter, lovers of all things bookish, are slowly cataloging Cam’s private collection of first edition books acquired from the deceased patriarch of the wealthy Stewart family. When Jane finds a note from Kimberly Stewart Ward, one of the daughters of the Stewart patriarch—w…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798892422154
Author:Victoria Gilbert
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:13 January 2026
Weight:567g
Dimensions:217mm x 148mm
Series:A Hunter and Clewe Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for A Deadly Clue:“A lively third adventure … Gilbert’s leads remain winningly eccentric and winning.”—Publishers Weekly“Jane and Cam are a riot … I will always read anything author Victoria Gilbert writes.”—Red Carpet Crash“Cozy mystery fans will absolutely delight over Victoria Gilbert’s A Deadly Clue.”—Wonder Women SixtyPraise for A Killer Clue:“Gilbert stacks the proceedings with solid suspects, convincing red herrings, and a treasure trove of trivia about mid–20th century mystery authors. Golden Age whodunit fans will have fun.”—Publishers Weekly“The finely drawn characters are the stars in this complex batch of mysteries.”—Kirkus Reviews“Red herrings, missing books, and charming detecting duo … For fans of Kate Carlisle and Jenn McKinlay.”—Library Journal“Gilbert balances the two mysteries with a deft hand.”—BooklistPraise for A Cryptic Clue:Wonder Women Sixty’s Best New Cozy Series“An offbeat pairing of sleuths enlivens this new mystery series.”—Kirkus Reviews“A fun read that will fully engage and entertain the reader from first page to last.”—Midwest Book Review, audiobook review“Jane and Cam are delightful together … An enjoyable read.”—Kings River Life Magazine“A fun start to this new series.”—Red Carpet Crash“A successful series sure to delight traditional cozy readers for years to come.”—First Clue“Cozy lovers will NOT want to miss this grand new entry into the cozy literary world.”—Wonder Women Sixty“A charming new series from the always-entertaining Victoria Gilbert!.” —Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author of the Secret Staircase Mysteries

About The Author

Victoria Gilbert

Raised in a historic small town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Victoria Gilbert turned her early obsession with books into a dual career as an author and librarian. Now retired after over thirty years in the library field, she’s worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and university library director.

Victoria writes the Blue Ridge Library mystery series, the Booklover’s B&B mystery series, and the Hunter and Clewe traditional mystery series for Crooked Lane Books. A member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers, Victoria lives in North Carolina.

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