Victoria Gilbert, raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, turned her early obsession with reading into a dual career as an author and librarian. Victoria has worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and library director. When not writing or reading, she likes to spend her time watching films, gardening, or traveling. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers and lives in North Carolina.
Praise for the Blue Ridge Library mysteries: Spunky librarian Amy will delight readers...A captivating cast of secondary characters and a dollop of romance add spice to this promising debut. I can't wait for the next in the series. -Laura DiSilverio, bestselling and award-winning author of the Readaholics Book Club series An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love! -Amanda Flower, Agatha Award-winning author of the Magic Bookshop mysteries A perfect cozy setting with eccentric locals, a handsome neighbor, and a wise, determined librarian who turns detective to solve a decades-old murder. Great fun! -Julia Buckley, author of the Writer's Apprentice Mysteries Gilbert delivers an entertaining mystery with a sizzle of romance, a dash of history and a scintillating hint of the supernatural. Cozy readers will find all the right elements to curl up and have fun. -Victoria Abbott author of the award-winning Book Collector Mysteries Endearing characters. -Kirkus Reviews Series fans will enjoy the ongoing shenangians...Newbies with an appreciation for small town politics (and an interlibrary loan mulligan) will have no trouble starting here. -Booklist Lively small-town characters, a well-paced plot, and dollops of fascinating art history help make this a winner. -Publishers Weekly The well plotted and character driven story moves quickly and has something for everyone...Highly recommended. -Fresh Fiction Another win for the series...layered characters [and] a solid mystery. -San Francisco Book Review Another deftly crafted mystery buff's delight by a true master of the genre. -Midwest Book Review A mystery that has suspense, surprises, and humor which makes for an addicting and delightful cozy read from beginning to end. -Manhattan Book Review A fun tale of books and crooks! -Woman's World Gilbert weaves a well-paced, engaging story with strong characters... Blue Ridge Mystery fans will love reconnecting with Amy and her Taylorsford compatriots. -NY Journal of Books What more could we want than to have our murder mysteries solved by an endearing librarian? -Appalachian Mountain Books