: A dead body is found on a carnival float in plain sight. While Sophie is convinced it is murder, the other villagers seem strangely reluctant to agree.

: Sophie Sayers, an aspiring writer who works at the local village bookshop.

: Hector Munro, the charismatic owner of the village bookshop and Sophie's boss/love interest. Report on Books 01–03 1. Best Murder in Show (2017)