Praise for the Lila Maclean Academic Mystery Series

“A pitch-perfect portrayal of academic life with a beguiling cast of anxious newbies, tweedy old troublemakers and scholars as sharp as they’re wise. Lila’s Stonedale is a world I’m thrilled to have found. Roll on book two!”

– Catriona McPherson,

Multi-Award-Winning Author of the Dandy Gilver Series

 

“Takes the reader into higher education’s secrets and shadows, where the real lesson is for the new professor—how to stay alive. If you’re smart, you’ll read this book.”

– Lori Rader-Day,

Anthony Award-Winning Author of The Black Hour

 

“Entertaining, intricate, and oh-so-smart! The talented Cynthia Kuhn treats mystery lovers to an insider’s look at the treacherous world of academia—seething with manipulation, jealousy, and relentless ambition. A terrific plot.”

— Hank Phillippi Ryan,

Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winning Author

 

“A very intricate, cool story featuring the depth of an institution where everyone is dying to climb the ladder of success.”

– Suspense Magazine

 

“Tightly plotted with a deliciously memorable cast of characters, The Art of Vanishing kept me guessing from start to finish, and Kuhn’s smart sense of humor made every page a pleasure.”

– Marla Cooper,

Author of the Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries

 

“Absolutely addictive.”

— Kathleen Valenti,

Agatha-Nominated Author of the Maggie O’Malley Mysteries

 

“Whether Stonedale University English professor Lila is confronting a backstabbing colleague or investigating a murder attempt on a cantankerous bestselling author, readers will root for this enormously likeable heroine.”

— Ellen Byron,

USA Today Bestselling Author of Plantation Shudders

 

“Smart, action-packed, and immensely satisfying, The Subject of Malice had me from page one. I love this series, and it just keeps getting better.”

– Wendy Tyson,

Author of Ripe for Vengeance

 

“A pure delight from page one. Cynthia Kuhn’s Lila Maclean mysteries will cure what ails you. Funny and fantastic.”

— Becky Clark,

Author of the Mystery Writer’s Mysteries

 

“A twisty mystery with a gentle, gracious humor and a touch of whimsy. Reading it is like spending the afternoon with a best friend. You laugh. You smile. And you want to see her again very soon. I can’t wait for the next Lila Maclean mystery.”

— Keenan Powell,

Agatha-Nominated Author of the Maeve Malloy Mystery Series

 

“Papers, and panels, and murder, oh my! Everyone’s favorite professor, Lila Maclean (secret powers include reading and finding bodies), is back and she’s on the case (officially)! Lila’s latest adventure is full of high drama and high crimes. Such FUN!”

— Julie Mulhern,

USA Today Bestselling Author of the Country Club Murders

 

“An intelligent, witty mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.”

— Libby Klein,

Author of the Poppy McAllister Mysteries