About the book
Finalist, 2026 Oklahoma Book Award in Fiction
He thought he’d hit rock bottom—until he found a body.
Desperate for a job, drowning in debt, and heartbroken, newly graduated Ethan Poser takes a custodial position at the Carnegie Library. But when he chances upon the body of his predecessor in a nearby city park and is implicated in the murder, Ethan’s life takes a dangerous turn. Associate librarian Anna Khole detects that the library’s rare book collection, worth millions, had been pilfered for years, and Ethan’s ghastly discovery may be connected to the thefts. As law enforcement investigates the murder, Ethan finds himself drawn to the mysterious and intelligent Anna, who may hold the key to solving the mystery. But as their attraction grows, so does the danger, and one person’s obsession could lead to a tragic end for them both. Fans of thrilling mysteries will devour this page-turning novel.
Editions of A Rare Obsession
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781947976580
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781947976597
- EBook
- ISBN 9781947976603
- Kindle
- ISBN B0GJ6RDDD1
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Finalist, 2026 Oklahoma Book Award in Fiction
He thought he’d hit rock bottom—until he found a body.
Desperate for a job, drowning in debt, and heartbroken, newly graduated Ethan Poser takes a custodial position at the Carnegie Library. But when he chances upon the body of his predecessor in a nearby city park and is implicated in the murder, Ethan’s life takes a dangerous turn. Associate librarian Anna Khole detects that the library’s rare book collection, worth millions, had been pilfered for years, and Ethan’s ghastly discovery may be connected to the thefts. As law enforcement investigates the murder, Ethan finds himself drawn to the mysterious and intelligent Anna, who may hold the key to solving the mystery. But as their attraction grows, so does the danger, and one person’s obsession could lead to a tragic end for them both. Fans of thrilling mysteries will devour this page-turning novel.
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What is A Rare Obsession about?
Finalist, 2026 Oklahoma Book Award in Fiction
He thought he’d hit rock bottom—until he found a body.
Desperate for a job, drowning in debt, and heartbroken, newly graduated Ethan Poser takes a custodial position at the Carnegie Library. But when he chances upon the body of his predecessor in a nearby city park and is implicated in the murder, Ethan’s life takes a dangerous turn. Associate librarian Anna Khole detects that the library’s rare book collection, worth millions, had been pilfered for years, and Ethan’s ghastly discovery may be connected to the thefts. As law enforcement investigates the murder, Ethan finds himself drawn to the mysterious and intelligent Anna, who may hold the key to solving the mystery. But as their attraction grows, so does the danger, and one person’s obsession could lead to a tragic end for them both. Fans of thrilling mysteries will devour this page-turning novel.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Rare Obsession?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Where can I read a sample of A Rare Obsession?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781947976580
How long is A Rare Obsession and how many pages does it have?
A Rare Obsession has 210 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Rare Obsession?
Sheldon Russell
Who is the Publisher of the book A Rare Obsession?
Cennan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Rare Obsession is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781947976580) and paperback(ISBN 9781947976597) and ebook(ISBN 9781947976603) and kindle(ISBN B0GJ6RDDD1)
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