Murder Is Academic (Cambridge Mysteries Book 1)

Name: Murder Is Academic (Cambridge Mysteries Book 1)
Price: 7.99 USD
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Author: Poulson, Christine

by Poulson, Christine

Mystery Thriller Literary Fiction

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262 pages~4.4 hr readPublished by Minotaur Books

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Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy mysteries set in closed, atmospheric worlds like universities or museums where expertise matters as much as detective work.
You appreciate amateur sleuths who solve crimes using their professional skills rather than police training.
You like British settings and the particular tensions of academic politics mixed with genuine danger.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a fast-paced procedural led by seasoned detectives rather than a academic-turned-amateur investigator.
You prefer standalone mysteries over series and want closure in one book.
You're looking for action-driven thrillers rather than puzzle-based mysteries that reward close reading.

About this book

At Cambridge University's St. Ethelreda's College, the head of the English Department dies unexpectedly. Professor Cassandra James is appointed to run the department and must choose between improving her underperforming colleagues' work or risking the program's funding. While reviewing the former head's private papers, Cassandra discovers evidence that the death was not accidental. She applies her academic skill in solving obscure literary puzzles to investigate the death and identify the killer. This is the first book in the Cambridge Mysteries series.

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