The Ghost and Mrs. McClure is the first book in the Haunted Bookshop Mystery series by Alice Kimberly. Set in the fictional town of Quindicott, Rhode Island, this cozy mystery follows Penelope Thornton-McClure, the owner of Buy the Book, a bookstore that is rumored to be haunted. When a customer is found dead, Penelope teams up with the ghost of private investigator Jack Shepard to solve the murder. With its charming bookstore setting, ghostly encounters, and a touch of romance, this book is a delightful choice for cozy mystery lovers.