In spite of our diligence, some series slide right under eSequels’ radar. Kate Carlisle’s Bibliophile Mysteries is a case in point.  Published almost exclusively in mass market paperback by Obsidian (an imprint of Penguin), the series sleuth is rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright, whose bookbinding and restoration skills help her uncover secrets, treachery, and murder.  Brooklyn, whose main passion is books, doesn’t worry much about her appearance, to the chagrin of her best friend, Robin, but she still manages to have love affairs, notably with sexy Derek Stone.  Brooklyn’s home base is San Francisco, but many of her investigations of books and murder are conducted on the road.  The series started in 2009 with Homicide in Hardcover and this month sees the seventh installment:  Peril in Paperback (Signet—also a Penguin imprint–, 8/2012).  California native Kate Carlisle spent over 20 years working in television as an Associate Director for game and variety shows and she makes use of this setting in her latest book.  Peril in Paperback takes Brooklyn to Tahoe with friends to celebrate the 50^th birthday of Grace Wheaton, the billionaire producer of successful TV game shows.

I am glad that we have finally caught up with Brooklyn Wainwright.  The books sound like fun and apparently have enough interesting characters and puzzles to entertain even unbookish readers. eSequels probably missed the beginning of this series because the earlier books were not reviewed—often the fate of mass market originals.  We get our data from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist and a few other sources.  When they overlook something, we may also.  That’s why we encourage eSequels’ users to send us an email whenever they spot an omission or (gasp) even a mistake.

–posted 8/18/2012