Read to Death at the Lakeside Library - (A Lakeside Library Mystery) by Holly Danvers (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Summer is in full swing as tourists flock back to the Northwoods and travel to Lofty Pines, Wisconsin. For Rain Wilmot, owner of the Lakeside Library, this is the perfect opportunity to bring back her mother's summer book club. But the summer sun starts to really heat up when one of the club's members, Lily Redlin, is found dead in her own home not long after the first meeting. Alongside her sidekick and neighbor Julia Reynolds and the charming Jace Lowe, Rain discovers that the murder is seemingly inspired by the book the club recently discussed--Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel Sparkling Cyanide. But who would kill Lily, and more importantly, why? The deeper Rain dives into the story, the more confusing and complicated the plot becomes. Was Lily murdered to cover up a tragic accident that occurred years ago involving an old classmate? Or were the rumors true--did Lily really possess a priceless original Laura Ingalls Wilder manuscript and someone killed her for it? And what about the mysterious letter Lily received just before her death from a supposed long-lost relative? Was it a hoax? With a long list of suspects and motives, Rain realizes that all leads come back to people involved in the book club. Rain and her friends take a page from Agatha Christie's book by hosting a reenactment of the club's first meeting to flush out the killer. Will Rain's plan succeed--or will this librarian's book be checked out for good?"--]cProvided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Ellery Adams, Rain Wilmot must find a novel solution in order to catch another killer--before her book club members are picked off one by one.

Summer is in full swing as tourists flock back to the Northwoods and travel to Lofty Pines, Wisconsin. For Rain Wilmot, owner of the Lakeside Library, this is the perfect opportunity to bring back her mother's summer book club. But the summer sun starts to really heat up when one of the club's members, Lily Redlin, is found dead in her own home not long after the first meeting.

Alongside her sidekick and neighbor Julia Reynolds and the charming Jace Lowe, Rain discovers that the murder is seemingly inspired by the book the club recently discussed Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel Sparkling Cyanide. But who would kill Lily, and more importantly, why?

The deeper Rain dives into the story, the more confusing and complicated the plot becomes. Was Lily murdered to cover up a tragic accident that occurred years ago involving an old classmate? Or were the rumors true--did Lily really possess a priceless original Laura Ingles Wilder manuscript and someone killed her for it? And what about the mysterious letter Lily received just before her death from a supposed long-lost relative? Was it a hoax?

With a long list of suspects and motives, Rain realizes that all leads come back to people involved in the book club. Rain and her friends take a page from Agatha Christie's book by hosting a reenactment of the club's first meeting to flush out the killer. Will Rain's plan succeed--or will this librarian's book be checked out for good?

Review Quotes

Praise for Read to Death at the Lakeside Library
"As amiable as the lakeside life that inspired it."
--Kirkus Reviews

"[A] very light-hearted cozy mystery sure to please those looking for exuberant characters and a mystery filled with Agatha Christie lore."
--Kings River Life

Praise for Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library
"The love of libraries, books, and reading permeates the story with its atmospheric Northwoods setting and a cast of richly drawn characters."
--Booklist

"Danvers' writing is good; she brings the reader right into the story through her description and use of tension."
--New York Journal of Books

"Deftly crafted and thoroughly entertaining novels from one plot twist to another until the final reveal."
--Midwest Book Review

"A fast-paced, enjoyable read."
--Seattle Book Review

Praise for Murder at the Lakeside Library
"Delightful touches and twists with a nimble plot that will keep you turning the pages until the very end."
--Denise Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River mysteries

"The perfect virtual vacation . . . A great read that features rekindled friendships, family secrets, a twisty mystery, and a hint of romance."
--Victoria Gilbert, critically acclaimed author of the Blue Ridge Library mysteries

"A dead body, hidden family history, and a book written decades ago all lead to a plot twist bound to stun readers. Don't miss this one."
--Terrie Farley Moran, Agatha Award-winning author of the Read 'Em and Eat mysteries

"Cozy mystery fans will be charmed by the Lakeside Library series!"
--Laurie Cass, bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat mysteries

"You're in for a fun read . . . Set against a vivid north woods landscape, Murder at the Lakeside Library is an enjoyable romp filled with old books, old friends, and just enough murder to keep you on your toes."
--B. B. Cantwell, author of the Portland Bookmobile mysteries

"This was a fast-paced, well-written, and an easy read. The mystery was nicely done with the right amount of intrigue and suspense to keep me in the game. A few red herrings were tossed into the mix to keep me entrenched in all that was happening. The backdrop of the lakeside setting, the character development, the engaging dialogue as well as snippets of humor enhanced my reading pleasure. I look forward to more adventures in this delightfully charming new series."
--Dru's Book Musings

"The perfect start to a new cozy series . . . well paced and plotted."
--Fresh Fiction

"If you like small town murder mysteries with quirky characters and fun settings, this one is for you."
--Red Carpet Crash

"Readers will instantly fall in love with this book!"
--Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

About the Author

Holly Danvers grew up devouring every mystery novel on the shelf of her local library. She lives with her husband and three chickens in the Midwest, where she's already plotting her next novel.