A leading Canadian mystery writer is leaving signed copies of her popular who-done-its for book lovers in the Mimico area.

Elizabeth J. Duncan has left a copy of her first book in the Penny Brannigan mystery series in a small free library in front of her Second Street home, in the Lake Shore Blvd. W. area.

Duncan says if the book is picked up by December 18 she will leave a signed copy of another book in the series for mystery-loving fans.

“I’ll leave a copy of a Brush with Death, the second book in the series,” she wrote in a post on social media.

The long-time area resident is a two-time winner of the Blood Words Award for Canada’s best light mystery.

“I hope someone in our community will enjoy this book, which is set in North Wales,” she says.

She has written nine volumes in the Penny Brannigan Mystery series. The latest The Marmalade Murders, is also set in North Wales which is celebrated for its small-town charm and picturesque settings.

Duncan has a loyal following who love her books worldwide.

“I just reserved a copy,” wrote Susanna Smith.

Caroline Godin says “I read the whole series and they’re lovely.”

Ruth Snowden says she has put the book on hold in the library and is “looking forward to a good read by a local author.”

“I loved this series,” wrote Brenda Siddall. “If you haven’t read it you are due for a treat and when you start you can’t stop.”

Duncan is also a winner of the Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition for The Cold Light of Mourning. She was shortlisted for the Agatha and Arthur Ellis Awards.

Her books can be ordered online.