“A book of murder” was my first read in the Smart Woman's Mystery series.

While I haven't read the previous ones, I didn't feel like I’m missing much about the characters or their development.

When the smart women are invited to a long weekend at a famous writer's house, they couldn't pass the opportunity to unwind and rub elbows with the literal minds.

After the first dinner party, a screeching scream is waking up some of the guest. Later on, someone is found dead and here's where the story gets more intriguing.

They all eat the same dish, but only one was attacked. Who has a hidden agenda in here? Anyone can be considered a suspect at this point.

Told in a dual timeline, the story has quite a few unexpected turns along the way and kept me guessing till the last chapters.

Very engaging novel with interesting characters and a twisted ending.