"What is the original meaning of the word clue?" Answering tricky reference questions like this one is more than enough excitement for library director Lindsey Norris. At least until another murder is committed in her cozy hometown of Briar Creek, Connecticut.

Carrie Rushton, the president of the Friends of the Library, has been accused of murdering her husband. The evidence is stacking up against Carrie, but neither Lindsey nor the Briar Creek crafternoon club is buying it.

"What is the original meaning of the word clue?" The Briar Creek ladies had better figure it out post-haste or someone else may check out - for good.