Valerie (V. M.) Burns is a mystery writer whose novels and short stories have been finalists for the Agatha, Anthony, Edgar, and Next Generation Indie Book Awards. She is the author of the Mystery Bookshop, Dog Club, RJ Franklin, and Baker Street Mystery series. Valerie is a member of Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Colour, Mystery Writers of America, and the Crime Writers' Association. She is also an adjunct professor in the Writing Popular Fiction Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Born and raised in northwestern Indiana, Valerie now lives in the southeastern United States with her two poodles. Connect with Valerie at VMBurns.com.
Praise for The Mystery Bookshop Series by V.M. Burns Readers of Carolyn Hart and Vicki Delany will appreciate the lively seniors, the humor, and the bookstore environment. -Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on The Plot is Murder Colorful characters and just enough mystery trivia boost the fast-moving plot. Cozy fans are sure to have fun. -Publishers Weekly on A Tourist's Guide to Murder As good as any Jessica Fletcher story could be, Burns has a way with words and her characters are absolutely riveting. There is no doubt this is one series that will continue for a good, long time to come. -Suspense Magazine on Read Herring Hunt This two-in-one mystery satisfies on so many levels, with this fifth in the series being as fresh and unique as the first. -Kings River Life Magazine on Bookmarked for Murder