Not the Killing Type

The way the town's love for books shaped the story was so charming. I wonder how much of that was inspired by real small-town bookshops.

The description of the shop felt so inviting, it made me wish I could visit. Was the setting inspired by a particular place or just a love of bookshops?

I guessed the perpetrator midway, but the story kept me hooked. Does that mean the clues were well-hidden or just obvious to seasoned mystery readers?