The Body in the Lighthouse - (Faith Fairchild Mysteries) by Katherine Hall Page (Paperback)

About the Book

Greed, local tensions, and murder disrupt a relaxing vacation for Faith Fairchild and family in this latest installment of the popular series by the Agatha Award-winning author.

From the Back Cover

Something was very wrong on Sanpere this summer . . .

To escape the misery of a sweltering August in Aleford, Massachusetts, caterer and minister's wife Faith Fairchild and her family head for their cottage on Maine's peaceful Sanpere Island in Penobscot Bay. But things have changed since their last visit. An aggressive developer is moving forward on plans that will destroy the unique ambience of the island, infuriating residents. Tensions are running dangerously high, and soon murder rears its hideous head. Faith discovers a corpse while exploring the grounds of Sanpere's historic lighthouse. With fear running rampant and volatile emotions approaching the detonation point, the intrepid sleuth must track down a killer for the sake of a friend and the island she loves.

Review Quotes

"Page's young sleuth is a charmer." - New York Times Book Review
"Faith is a gem." - Globe and Mail (Toronto)
"Enchanting. . . . Page's style is entertaining and unpretentiously cultured." - Portland Press Herald
"This highly entertaining series effectively mixes modern-day moral dilemmas with charm, warmth, and humor." - Booklist
"An expert at the puzzle mystery." - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
"The author writes with grace and gentle wit, expertly weaving all her material together into a satisfying whole." - Denver Post
"As cozy as any hand-knit shawl." - Kirkus Reviews
"Page's eye for detail adds to the appeal of a book best read to the sound of the surf." - Boston Herald
"This whodunit provides fully satisfying fare for a cold winter's night around the fire." - Publishers Weekly
"Faith's fans are sure to be pleased." - Kirkus Reviews
"Page's literary concoction is satisfying and surprisingly delicious." - Los Angeles Times
"Katherine Hall Page has found a great recipe for delicious mysteries: take charming characters, mix with ingenious plots, season with humor. Bon appétit!" - Nancy Picard
"Spine-tingling." - Library Journal