The Birder Murder
A Novel
$77.94
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2026
Summary
From New York Times bestselling author Michael Northrop comes this unputdownable cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Deanna Raybourn.
Figman’s life has taken a much-needed one-eighty since he retired from the spy business. He now spends his days at his B&B in the Berkshires, grilling on the deck with his faithful dog, Rufus, and warning bird-watchers off the pristine lawn. But his newfound peace goes up in smoke when he discovers the former president of the local b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798892427623 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Michael Northrop |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 210mm |
| Series: | A Figman Files Mystery |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Birder Murder:
“Northrop’s prose is crisp and long on banter … More, please!”
—Kirkus
“A top-notch cozy.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A charming cozy, with a delightful, one-of-a-kind protagonist, framed by details of running a B&B and birding.”
—Booklist
“A handful of well-placed red herrings keep the mystery engaging, while several humorous jabs at overzealous true crime fans add to the novel’s charm. The journey through a picturesque lakeside town in the Berkshires is thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. VERDICT Sure to appeal to fans of Richard Osman’s ‘Thursday Murder Club’ books, this wholesome and entertaining novel should soar to the top of any cozy mystery recommendation list.”
—Library Journal
“Northrop gives readers what they didn’t know they wanted—a story that’s part Murder, She Wrote and part The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. I loved it.”
—Alex Segura, bestselling author of Alter Ego
“Birdwatching and murder may seem an unlikely combination, but Michael Northrop makes it work beautifully. Birder Murder is clever, funny and suspenseful, with a wonderfully eccentric cast of characters and a sleuth in Figman whom you’ll be happy to follow wherever the clues lead.”
—C.C. Benison, Arthur Ellis Award-winning author of the Father Christmas mysteries
“The local references to the Berkshires provide an alluring backdrop. This is a fun read that has you wondering who done it right to the end.”
—Linda Leuzzi, Author of Car Dogs and My Year With the Italian Girl
Michael Northrop
Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen books for young readers, including the classic YA survival tale Trapped and the hit graphic novel Dear Justice League.
His books have earned multiple starred reviews and have been selected for the Indie Next List, the NPR Backseat Book Club, and numerous year-end and best-of lists. Collectively, they have sold more than one million copies, many in Scholastic’s iconic book fairs and clubs.
He is the research editor at Dance Magazine and has written for Sports Illustrated, McSweeney’s, Notre Dame Review, Archie Comics, and many other places.
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