About the book
Once upon a time, Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree was a hotshot money manager to Manhattan’s rich and dreadful—until she left city life behind for a centuries-old fixer-upper in the quaint seaside town of Eastport, Maine. But even this tiny haven has its hazards—and they can be astonishingly deadly….
What would you do if a long-buried book was unearthed from beneath your 1823 fixer-upper—a book containing your name written in blood? That’s the mystery Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree faces in the midst of her latest old-house renovations. But it’s only the first in a town better known for its scenic views and historic homes than its body count. Now Jake is putting aside her hammer and fixing to find someone who’s got the blueprint for a perfect murder.
Complete with Home Repair Is Homicide Repair Tips!
Editions of The Book of Old Houses
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553804300
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553588033
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553904468
Read an Excerpt
Once upon a time, Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree was a hotshot money manager to Manhattan’s rich and dreadful—until she left city life behind for a centuries-old fixer-upper in the quaint seaside town of Eastport, Maine. But even this tiny haven has its hazards—and they can be astonishingly deadly….
What would you do if a long-buried book was unearthed from beneath your 1823 fixer-upper—a book containing your name written in blood? That’s the mystery Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree faces in the midst of her latest old-house renovations. But it’s only the first in a town better known for its scenic views and historic homes than its body count. Now Jake is putting aside her hammer and fixing to find someone who’s got the blueprint for a perfect murder.
Complete with Home Repair Is Homicide Repair Tips!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Book of Old Houses about?
Once upon a time, Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree was a hotshot money manager to Manhattan’s rich and dreadful—until she left city life behind for a centuries-old fixer-upper in the quaint seaside town of Eastport, Maine. But even this tiny haven has its hazards—and they can be astonishingly deadly….
What would you do if a long-buried book was unearthed from beneath your 1823 fixer-upper—a book containing your name written in blood? That’s the mystery Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree faces in the midst of her latest old-house renovations. But it’s only the first in a town better known for its scenic views and historic homes than its body count. Now Jake is putting aside her hammer and fixing to find someone who’s got the blueprint for a perfect murder.
Complete with Home Repair Is Homicide Repair Tips!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Book of Old Houses?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Where can I read a sample of The Book of Old Houses?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553804300
Is The Book of Old Houses part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Home Repair is Homicide
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Book of Old Houses?
Sarah Graves
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Book of Old Houses is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553804300) and paperback(ISBN 9780553588033) and ebook(ISBN 9780553904468)
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