Kindle
$0.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$7.95
Kindle Price: $0.99

Save $6.96 (88%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $13.08

Save: $5.59 (43%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Heather Huffman
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Body in the Books: A Nora Jones Mystery (Nora Jones Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Heather Huffman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,097 ratings
See all formats and editions

Sometimes, owning a bookstore can be murder.

When Nora Jones inherits a dusty old bookshop from her estranged uncle, she moves to St. Augustine to tie up loose ends and maybe learn a bit about the man she never knew.

Only what first appeared to be a heart attack turns out to be murder, and there’s no shortage of suspects. The detective assigned to the case might be handsome and charming, but Nora’s convinced he’s chasing down the wrong lead.

With her newly-inherited Greyhound named Margo and a quirky band of friends in tow, Nora decides to track down the killer. She finds herself in a race to solve the murder before she becomes the next body in the books.

Body in the Books is the first installment of the Nora Jones lighthearted mystery series. Fans of Stephanie Plum, Nancy Drew, or Scooby Doo won’t want to miss this humorous whodunit novella.

What readers are saying:

What's not to like about this cozy mystery? The quirky characters just keep arriving and I can't wait until the next book in the series! ~Kathy, Amazon review

The first in what I hope will be a series of St. Augustine based cozies. A fabulous cast of characters (each with their own charm), a solid mystery, and just the right amount of humor. Highly recommend if you like cozies! ~4NBR, Amazon review

…light and breezy with a pinch of mystery. I loved the characters and the plot was interesting. It was easy to read and hard to put down. ~Keenalynn, Amazon review

Great characters, snappy dialogue and hopefully many more books. ~Katie, Amazon review

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Nora Jones Mysteries
  2. Print length
    129 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    August 10, 2021
  6. File size
    1710 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
All 3 for you in this series See full series
See included books
Total Price: $6.97
By clicking on above button, you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use
More like Body in the Books: A Nora Jones Mystery (Nora Jones Mysteries Book 1)
Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  4. Nora Jones Mysteries    3 book series
Next page
Loading...

From the Publisher

The Nora Jones Mysteries by Heather Huffman
Stephanie Plum meets Scooby Doo, kinda
Lighthearted, quick reads full of endearing characters, mystery, and a dash of romance

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096SRS5YV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (August 10, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 10, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1710 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09C3KJRTD
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,097 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Heather Huffman

Heather Huffman

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Heather Huffman is a multi-genre author with publications in cozy mysteries, romance, and women's fiction. Quirky, optimistic, and a bit of a wanderer, Huffman cares deeply about causes pertaining to social justice and women's issues and has spent the past decade working with various charities that fight poverty, empower women, and fight human trafficking. At the center of her world are her three grown sons, her Australian Shepherd, and a spoiled puppy she shares entirely too many pictures of. Learn more at heatherhuffman.com.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
3,097 global ratings
This is truly a light and clean cozy!!
5 Stars
This is truly a light and clean cozy!!
Nora inherited a bookstore from an uncle she never knew. Off she went to Florida to see what had to be done. She not only inherited the bookstore-she was now the proud owner of a very smart greyhound named Margo. Margo pretended to not know how to do anything until Nora decided to move into her uncles cottage--what a transformation that dog made!!She could not figure out how her uncle made money since the bookstore was usually void of customers. There was just one employee and she had some problems-a very unusual one. She found an accountant and handed over the books which were a mess. However the detective came and took them away. It seems her uncle was murdered--but by who?This is truly a light and clean cozy!! Wonder who killed her uncle-read the book to find out. More good karma comes Nora's way--want to know what? Read the book!!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

J.C. Wing
5.0 out of 5 stars This debut novel introduced so many potential storylines ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
Verified Purchase
I absolutely love the way this book begins. Author Heather Huffman drops her readers right into the thick of things, as though we’d been engaged in the events taking place in her novel for some time. There is no preamble or ‘warm up’ before the story gets going, nor is there any time to doubt whether or not one is interested in her narrative. Hers is a rather engaging way to kick things off, and I found I was immediately intrigued and eager to find out what all the hubbub was about.

The bouncing pace of this story continued throughout. I was thrilled to meet such a fun and quirky cast of characters. Huffman did an amazing job of giving her readers enough of St. Augustine, Florida, and her new heroine, Nora Jones, to ignite a flame of both familiarity and desire to learn much, much more. This debut novel introduced so many potential storylines, and I sincerely hope it becomes a long series. I enjoyed Body in the Books very much. It’s exactly what cozies are all about.
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
MickiT
4.0 out of 5 stars "Sweet" Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
Verified Purchase
Really liked the characters and the positivity in this story. It was fun to read! Kind of sorry to see it end, but looking forward to the next book!
Helpful
 Report
Andrea Coventry
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars for this quick and delightful cozy mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
Verified Purchase
This quick and delightful cozy mystery is the first in the new Nora Jones mystery series by Heather Huffman. It’s a fun kickoff and I am looking forward to future installments.

Nora has come to town because she has inherited quite the estate from an uncle she didn’t even really know. He and his life are mysteries in and of themselves.

As she tries to settle into this new house and bookstore that she has inherited, along with a greyhound named Margo, she manages to quickly form a small group of quirky friends who are more than happy to help her solve the mystery of her uncle’s death. I greatly enjoyed this supporting cast. And that can be just as important as the mystery itself.

And yes, I was a little surprised at the big reveal! This was a fun one.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars i thoroughly enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
Verified Purchase
Heather Huffman has written a great cozy mystery. Nora has inherited (no spoilers) basically a new life from her late Uncle Walter. She moves to Florida and finds a wonderful group of friends, and she solves the mystery of her uncle’s death. All the characters are so real, and the creative plot kept me turning pages. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Helpful
 Report
melee3
3.0 out of 5 stars A basic cozy mystery novella
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022
Verified Purchase
The characters were interesting, but I can barely remember the book and I only finished it two days ago. The ending was very frustrating as suddenly a character from left field confesses to the murder and the book ends. I think a couple more chapters where we got to know the murderer a little more would have been nice. And yes, being an avid mystery reader, I did figure it out about the same time Nora did, but the motivation behind the attempted murder was just bizarre. I don't think I'll be getting any more of the books. Giving it three stars is generous, but there may be others who like like a basic cozy.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
Verified Purchase
Nora inherited a bookstore and much more from an uncle she never met. After coming to the area to check stuff out, she finds her uncle was actually murdered. Join her on her quest to find the murderer with her ragtag group of friends and a hot detective. Looking forward to the next book.
Helpful
 Report
Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
Verified Purchase
Just finished this book and I’m in love with the characters. Can’t wait to read them all. Thank you
Helpful
 Report
elsie
5.0 out of 5 stars well-written, fun story
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
Verified Purchase
I liked this book very much. It was short - novella length - but I didn't feel anything was missing. Clever plot, well-defined interesting characters, plenty of backstory, clues, everything was there. Looking back, I'd say it lacked description, but I find long descriptive passages very tedious, so I didn't miss it. A good book. I already bought the next one.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Ms F. Kane
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2022
Verified Purchase
I picked this up on a whim as I thought you can’t beat a book about books. I was delighted to find an enjoyable story with an easy flow and likeable characters. I’m now going to,pick up book 2 hoping the good stuff continues.
Report
Cheryl E
4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous start to Nora Jones series.
Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2023
Verified Purchase
This is a 4.25 🌟 read rounded ⬇️ to 4 🌟.

I am so glad I found this as a recommendation on my Kindle app! It was just what I needed and I literally flew through the book. Wonderful quirky characters and a beautiful setting; the "feel good" vibes rounded out the novella perfectly.
Report
CJCrowe
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2022
Verified Purchase
Well worth the time to read. Interesting characters, a nice sense of humour and enough mystery and red herrings to keep you engaged.
Report
jokom
5.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2021
Verified Purchase
And a fun story. Really enjoyed the fast and easy read. Thank you for writing it out cheered my lady couple of days waiting for PCR treat results.
One person found this helpful
 Report
marian holding.
4.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2022
Verified Purchase
Nice little mystery pleasant characters and an easy flow to take the reader on a journey with them
Glad I chose to read this
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report