Tricia Miles is the protagonist of the Booktown Mystery series by Lorraine Bartlett / Lorna Barrett. She owns Haven’t Got a Clue, a mystery bookstore in Stoneham, New Hampshire, a small town that has reinvented itself as a destination for book lovers. Tricia has a habit of stumbling into murder cases, and her background as an avid mystery reader gives her an instinct for spotting clues that others miss.
Across 17 novels, Tricia navigates the social dynamics of Stoneham’s tight-knit community of booksellers while dealing with a recurring pattern: every time she thinks things have settled down, another body turns up. The series blends cozy mystery conventions with small-town relationships and the book trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tricia Miles?
Tricia Miles is the main character of the Booktown Mystery series by Lorna Barrett. She owns Haven’t Got a Clue, a mystery bookstore in the fictional town of Stoneham, New Hampshire, a vacation destination for book lovers.
How many Booktown Mystery books feature Tricia Miles?
Tricia Miles appears in 17 Booktown Mystery novels, published between 2008 and 2023, starting with Murder is Binding.
What does Tricia Miles do in the Booktown Mystery series?
Tricia runs her mystery bookstore while repeatedly finding herself drawn into real murder investigations around Stoneham. Her knowledge of mystery fiction and her stubborn curiosity make her an effective amateur detective, much to the frustration of local law enforcement.