Dead Men Drink No Tea

Things get even fishier than usual in Cape Cod for Lily Roberts when a family with a checkered past checks into her grandmother’s Victorian B&B . . .

While Lily spends her days serving tea, scones, and other goodies to tourists from the comfort of her teashop, Tea by the Sea, her best friend, Bernadette Murphy, just landed a part-time gig at the local computer store. Unfortunately, Bernie lands in hot water when her first customer, Petra Anthoser, is later found dead on the beach.

Upon news of her death, Petra’s cousins—members of the notorious Conroy family—arrive at the Victoria-on-Sea B&B. Lily knows everyone grieves differently, but she senses something wrong between the two married Conroy couples. The tensions only increase when Petra’s graduate student appears, desperate to recover Petra’s research on Cape Cod’s fishing families.

Lily and Bernie learn the missing files may contain information the Conroys don’t want revealed. Information about a jewel heist in which a Conroy was the number one suspect and the stolen gems were never located. Now, it’s up to Lily and Bernie, with the help of Lily’s grandmother, to dig up buried secrets and nab a treasure hunter willing to wipe out the competition . . .

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

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• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs