Review: Secrets Beneath the Shelves by Tessa Silver

About the Book

Genre
Cozy Mystery, Paranormal

Format
E-Book

Publisher
Silver Dragonfly Press

Release Date
January 5, 2025

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A missing artifact. A town losing its magic. And a feisty librarian.

Two decades ago, Elara Blackwood’s parents died in a mysterious accident. Since then, Quillhaven’s magic has disappeared, along with her own. When historical manuscripts relating to the town’s history are stolen on her watch, she is determined to find the thief.

As she digs deeper into the mystery with Jasper, Quillhaven’s quirky journalist, she uncovers a startling secret.

The stolen books contain clues about her parents’ death and the powerful artifact they had with them when they died.

With the help of Leo and Luna, the library’s magical clue-sniffing Siamese cats, Elara and Jasper uncover cryptic clues, strange maps, and shadowy corridors below the library.

Suspicious strangers appear, but which one holds the key to the mystery? The tall man who calls himself The Collector? The nervous old woman at the town festival? Or the one who is sending her anonymous threatening notes?

Will Elara find the stolen books and artifact in time to access her magical powers again?

Or will the secrets beneath the shelves threaten Quillhaven’s magic forever?

My Review

Elara Blackwoods is devastated when two historical manuscripts are missing from her library.  She is sure they were stolen but has no idea why someone would do that.  The manuscripts are necessary to save the town, which is threatening the magical powers of the town.

With the help of journalist, Jasper Reed, Elara conducts her own search for the missing items.  She quickly discovers it has to do with her parents' death several years ago as well as the powerful artifact they had with them.  Elara and Jasper follow the clues and are determined to get answers.

They aren’t alone in their search. They have the library’s Siamese cats, Leo and Luna ready to help.  It’s a crazy adventure as they run into all kinds of off-beat characters.  

This is a prequel and a nice introduction to the characters, the town and the story.  It’s short and can be read in one sitting.  I’m looking forward to reading the first book in the series.

Disclosure:  This one is from my own e-book collection. I received it as a freebie. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.