The Birder Murder by Michael Northrop - ISBN: 9798892427630
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Retired spy hunts a killer amidst birdwatchers and a bluecrested hop-and-go.
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The Birder Murder

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  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    1 December 2026

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Summary

From New York Times bestselling author Michael Northrop comes this unputdownable cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Deanna Raybourn.

A retired spy—now enjoying a quiet life as a B&B owner—dusts off his binoculars when he finds a local birdwatcher dead.

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 warnin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798892427630
Author:Michael Northrop
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:1 December 2026
Weight:369g
Dimensions:140mm x 210mm
Series:A Figman Files Mystery
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The Birder Murder by Michael Northrop - ISBN: 9798892427630
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Critics Review

Praise for The Birder Murder:
“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

About The Author

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 publications.

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