the Cloak & Dagger

Mystery Bookshop

Immerse yourself in the world of intrigue and suspense at the Cloak & Dagger, an independent bookstore dedicated to mystery enthusiasts. We specialize in both new releases and timeless classics across all mystery genres.

Our charming, English-style library interior showcases a wide array of gifts, games, puzzles, and a special children's mystery corner, creating a delightful experience for every visitor.

For those who prefer to shop online, our digital bookstore offers an extensive selection of mystery and general titles for all ages, along with a comprehensive audiobook catalog.

Gift certificates and digital gift cards are also available for the perfect present.

Filtering by: Mystery Author Event

Chatting With Laura Lippman
Aug
24
6:00 PM18:00

Chatting With Laura Lippman

Reserve your spot for a live FREE virtual event with Laura Lippman, the New York Times-bestselling author of Lady in the Lake and August Buzz Pick, Dream Girl.

Join Laura and Sarah Weinman author and NYT - Book Review crime columnist in taking an inside look at Dream Girl, the dark, complex tale of a novelist incapacitated by injury and plagued by mysterious phone calls.

It’s a book – and conversation – you won’t want to miss! Note 5:00PM CST start if you’re in the Central Time Zone.

Register now and you’re also entered to win a signed copy of Dream Girl!

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Dream Girl available here.

Sarah Weinman recent anthology Unspeakable Acts available here

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ALAFAIR BURKE TALK
May
9
7:00 PM19:00

ALAFAIR BURKE TALK

  • Princeton Public Library- Newsroom-2d Floor (map)
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Alafair Burke,  a New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels introduces her latest title “The Better Sister”. Ms. Burke is known for creating strong, believable, and  likable female characters while exploring the gendered nature of threats, abuse, and violence in society.

Event is at Princeton Public Library, Newsroom, 2d Floor in collaboration with the Cloak & Dagger.

Alafair's novels grow out of her experience as a prosecutor , police department liaison and criminal law professor. She has been featured by The Today Show, People Magazine, The New York Times, MSNBC, The Washington Post, USA Today, and The Chicago Sun-Times. According to Entertainment Weekly, Alafair "is a terrific web spinner" who "knows when and how to drop clues to keep readers at her mercy."

 Event is Free but registration is requested as seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30PM and those registered will be seated first with empty seats filled by 6:50PM.  Registering also enters you in special drawing to win one of 3 prizes: Curated collection of Alafair’s titles, a special “Bag of Mystery Books” or a $25 Gift Certificate to the Cloak & Dagger, Mystery Bookshop,  Register Today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alafair-burke-talk-tickets-59274933923

Can’t make the Event? You can still order a signed or inscriber copy of the “The Better Sister” by calling (609) 468-9259 or email jerry@thecloakanddagger.com.

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