After a successful party at Bodie Island's Lighthouse Library, librarian Lucy Richardson is ready to curl up with her cat, Charles, and a good book. But her R and R is cut short when she notices some mysterious lights leading a small boat to crash into the coast.
The two shipwrecked seafarers survive the ordeal--but one of them shows up dead ashore a few days later. Lucy finds herself again roped into a murder investigation and navigating a sea of suspects, all of whom had motives to deep-six the deceased. And this time, she has a sinking feeling that finding the real killer won't be so easy...
"Charming...A delightful and engaging sleuth surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters in an original and unique setting."--Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries
"Gates writes with the clarity and dazzle of a lighthouse beacon."--Laura DiSilverio, author of the Book Club Mysteries
"A library in a lighthouse? And a cat? Sign me up! A fun read for all cozy fans."--Laurie Cass, national bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries
"[A] charming, entertaining, and smart series...[featuring] an unusual (and real) setting and colorful cast of characters that set it apart from other bookish cozies."--Library Journal (starred review)