title: Clock and Dagger (A Clock Shop Mystery)
author:  Julianne Holmes 
description: <b>Praise for <i>Just Killing Time</i></b><br> <b><i>&#160;</i></b><br> &ldquo;A fast-moving story, and a great start to an intriguing new series.&rdquo;&mdash;Sheila Connolly, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries, the Museum Mysteries, and the County Cork Mysteries<br> &#160;<br> &ldquo;Perfect timing! In her charming debut, Julianne Holmes creates the perfect contemporary cozy&mdash;with a smart and engaging heroine, a quirky and mysterious Berkshires town, and a cast of characters to rival any who live in Cabot Cove.&rdquo;&mdash;Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark award&ndash;winning author of the Jane Ryland series<br> &#160;<br> &ldquo;The clock ticks ever faster in this delightful debut mystery...The story, with a hunky barber, Ruth's childhood friends, and conflicts between the new town manager and the &lsquo;old&rsquo; Orchard, winds up to a suspenseful and satisfying end.&rdquo;&mdash;Edith Maxwell, Agatha-nominated and national bestselling author of the Local Foods Mysteries
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  ## **A Secret in Time**
  
  
  As Nancy placed the clock on her dresser, she heard a distinct rattle. That’s
  funny, she thought. I’ve never heard that noise before.
  
  
  
  
  
  She shook the clock slightly, and again she heard the rattle. There was no
  mistake—the noise was coming from inside. Placing it on the bed, Nancy opened
  the glass door enclosing the clock face.
  
  
  Then she used the screwdriver attachment on her pocketknife to remove the
  screws around the face. Nancy pulled off the two hands of the clock and swung
  the face open. A small object fell onto her comforter.
  
  
  
  
  
  As she saw the gleam of red and green gems, Nancy realized what had been
  inside the clock. It was the missing brooch!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## **NANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES**
  
  
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  #57 The Triple Hoax
  
  
  
  
  
  #79 The Double Horror of Fenley Place
  
  
  #58 The Flying Saucer Mystery
  
  
  #80 The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
  
  
  #59 The Secret in 