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The Lies That Bind: A Bibliophile Mystery Mass Market Paperback – November 2, 2010

by Kate Carlisle (Author)
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In the third novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series, bookbinder Brookly Wainwright gets a lesson in deadly deception...

When it comes to rare books and antiquities, Brooklyn Wainwright is a master. Which is why she's returned home to San Francisco to teach a bookbinding class at Bay Area Book Arts. Unfortunately, BABA director Layla Fontaine is a horrendous host who pitches fits and lords over her subordinates. With the help of her beau, British security officer Derek Stone, Brooklyn manages to put up a brave face and endure.

Unfortunately, someone else is not so forgiving. Layla is found dead of a gunshot wound, and Brooklyn is bound and determined to investigate. But when Layla's past ends up intertwined with Derek's, Brooklyn realizes that the case is much more personal than she thought—and that the killer might want to close the book on her for good.
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    Bibliophile Mystery
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    Berkley
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    November 2, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    4.2 x 0.8 x 6.64 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0451231694
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0451231697
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"Kate Carlisle weaves an intriguing tale with a fascinating peek into the behind-the-scenes world of rare books. Great fun, and educational too." --Suspense Magazine

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A native Californian, New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle worked in television for many years before turning to writing. A lifelong fascination with the art and craft of bookbinding led her to write the Bibliophile Mysteries featuring Brooklyn Wainwright, whose bookbinding and restoration skills invariably uncover old secrets, treachery, and murder. She is also the author of the Fixer-Upper Mysteries featuring small-town girl Shannon Hammer, a building contractor specializing in home restoration. The Fixer-Upper Mysteries are being brought to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in a series starring Jewel and Colin Ferguson.Visit Kate online at KateCarlisle.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (November 2, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451231694
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451231697
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.8 x 6.64 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle is a native Californian who worked in television production for many years before turning to writing. It was a lifelong fascination with the art and craft of bookbinding that led her to write the Bibliophile Mysteries, featuring Brooklyn Wainwright, whose bookbinding and restoration skills invariably uncover old secrets, treachery and murder. Her first book, Homicide in Hardcover, debuted in February 2010, followed by If Books Could Kill, The Lies That Bind, Murder Under Cover, One Book in the Grave.

With the publication of A High-End Finish in November 2014, Kate launched the Fixer-Upper Mysteries featuring building contractor Shannon Hammer, who specializes in Victorian home renovation and repair. The series is set in Lighthouse Cove, a seemingly idyllic town with many dark secrets hiding under its floorboards. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel is bringing the Fixer-Upper Mysteries to TV in a series of movies starring Jewel and Colin Ferguson. The first movie premiered in January 2017, the second less than three months later, with plans to film several more.

Kate's television credits include numerous game shows, music videos, concerts, and variety shows, including The Midnight Special, Solid Gold and The Gong Show. She traveled the world as a Dating Game chaperone and performed strange acts of silliness on The Gong Show, most notably as a member of the girl group, The Whispers. They didn't sing, exactly, but spit water on the host of the show.

Kate also studied acting and singing, toiled in vineyards, collected books, joined a commune, sold fried chicken, modeled spring fashions and worked for a cruise ship line, but it was the year she spent in law school that finally drove her to begin writing fiction. It seemed the safest way to kill off her professors. Those professors are breathing easier now that Kate spends most of her time writing near the beach in Southern California where she lives with her perfect hero husband.

Kate is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers and Romance Writers of America. She is the proud recipient of the Golden Heart and Daphne du Maurier awards, and her first Bibliophile Mystery received a Best First Mystery nomination from RT Book Reviews. Kate loves to travel and read and drink good wine and watch other people cook.

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Amazon Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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Just simply a fun read! Well written, great descriptions, lively plot…I’ve read this more than once and will again. Thank you, Kate Carlisle!
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CaninePDL
5.0 out of 5 stars smooth reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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Enjoyed character’s development, story line, lesson in book restoration, mystery and all came together to catch the killer. Recommend,now to her next book!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
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I liked the first two in the series, this one wasn't quite as good, but still very readable. There seems to be emotional immaturity with the main character and many other supporting characters that drags it down a bit. I'm not sure of her age, but it she seems to be as mature as a 15 year old especially when it comes to her boyfriend. Other than that, the book has a nice atmosphere, interesting bits about the book world and fun hippie religious/mythology bits. Good mystery too. Give it a try.
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Evelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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Kate Carlisle writes a Wonderful series with very interesting characters.
You will fall in love with this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
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The Lies that Bind is an excellent book and the third book in this series by Kate Carlisle. I was spellbound from the beginning.
In this book we are now back in San Francisco after a trip to Scotland and now Brooklyn is teaching at BABA where her boss is murdered. Her rival Minka and the mysterious Gabriel are injured.
There are new characters introduced and they mingle nicely with the characters from the previous books.
I really enjoyed this book and how everything turned out in the end.
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A. Bond
5.0 out of 5 stars Lies Will Bind!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2014
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Brooklyn Wainwright is in San Francisco teaching a bookbinding class at Bay Area Book Arts. Unfortunately, BABA director, Layla Fontaine is a terrible leader who connives, schemes and swindles to get ahead. With the help of her on and off-again boyfriend, Derek Stone, Brooklyn is determined to endure. But, someone else doesn’t feel the same. Layla is found shot dead, and Brooklyn is determined to investigate. Will Brooklyn be able to find the truth before the book closes on her? I loved this mystery story. It had everything needed in a great cozy mystery: quirky characters, a dazzling setting, an intriguing plot, and an ending that you will not see coming. I also loved the romance that comes to life between Derek and Brooklyn. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great cozy read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Have you ever known a truly nasty person?
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
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Well this book has three in it.. One gets murdered... Non too soon. Then there is the sweet.. But I am telling you too much.. You need to read it for yourself. Happy Reading.
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Michelle Boytim
3.0 out of 5 stars Bookbinder caught in a "Twist"
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2012
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This is the third book in the Bibliophile mystery series. Brooklyn has returned to San Francisco after her previous escapades in Edinburgh at the book festival. She is preparing to teach a class at the Bay Area Center for Book Arts. She has also finished restoring a book for the center's director, Layla. Brooklyn is uncomfortable with the fact that Layla plans to present the book as a first edition Dickens for the Twist festival auction, for even though it is an old edition, it does not contain the subtle features of that first edition. Layla threatens her and also is a bully to the other members of her staff. She also infuriates Brooklyn by hiring Minka, her arch nemesis and by arriving at a party with her star crossed romantic interest, Derek. Included in her class are several board members along with a new staff member. When Minka is attacked at the center, and later, Layla is shot, Brooklyn is on the hunt to find out what happened. The characters at times are a bit over the top, but overall, the story was a decent mystery and Brooklyn's character does develop some. There is some humor and a bit of madcap chase. Things should get interesting in the next book in the series due to some significant changes in circumstance for some of the characters. The book includes some more information on bookbinding, including a glossary at the end.
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Wierdbrew
5.0 out of 5 stars A ray of Sunlight to brighten up your day!
Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2021
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Not only is the plot tantalizing, but it's also very humorous. I enjoyed every page. Anyone who enjoys good mysteries that also tickle your funny bone should Love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable book part of a series made me want ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2017
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Very enjoyable book part of a series made me want to read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2018
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Love the series I need more!!!!
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Zalewski Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good!
Reviewed in France on December 18, 2010
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I like Kate Carlisle's series mainly because of the heroine's profession. There's always some good info. on old book restoration. This third book in the series is every bit as good as the first two. Brooklyn is a very likeable sleuth and her family background is just great. It stirs up memories for those of us who were part of the "Peace and Love" generation. It's definitely part of the really good "cozies".
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Haerter, Corinna
4.0 out of 5 stars The Lies That Bind
Reviewed in Germany on July 8, 2013
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Ich lese sie gerade alle, die Bibliophile Mysteries-Krimis von Kate Carlisle & bin begeistern: Unkonventionelle Heldin & immer wieder spannende Plots.
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