
Ex-Libris . . .
A Ten-Day Mystery
Katina Strauch(Author)
Benya Publishing
Published on 18. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
154 pages
978-1-968455-15-6 (ISBN)
Description
Ten days. One librarian. A campus full of secrets-and a mystery that could change everything.
Charleston's historic charm masks a storm of secrets at Faulkner College. Librarian Katie Pappas thought her biggest challenge was balancing budgets and tenure reviews-until she overhears a furious confrontation in the provost's office. When one colleague vanishes and whispers of corruption swirl, Katie is drawn into a dangerous game of academic politics, fundraising schemes, and hidden treasures that could reshape the library forever.
With her sharp instincts, Greek resilience, and a circle of unforgettable allies-from the flamboyant Margot St. Brise to the enigmatic Witch Hazel-Katie must untangle rivalries and betrayals before the truth slips away. Ten days may be all she has to protect her library, her colleagues, and her own reputation.
Ex-Libris . . . : A Ten-Day Mystery launches the Library Mystery series, blending Southern atmosphere, campus intrigue, and a heroine whose curiosity may prove both her greatest strength and her most perilous flaw.
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Series
BOOK1
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
234 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-968455-15-6 (9781968455156)
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Katina Strauch is the co-founder and editor of Benya Books, based on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. A lifelong lover of libraries and publishing, Katina began her career as a librarian after earning her degree in Economics from UNC-Chapel Hill. For more than four decades, she organized and led academic conferences, building a reputation for insight, collaboration, and innovation in scholarly publishing.Her journey into writing reflects her deep ties to the literary world. Married to Bruce Strauch-an attorney and novelist with twelve mass-market titles-Katina has long been immersed in storytelling. Together, they launched Benya Books to bring fresh voices and Southern intrigue to readers.