Shot Through the Book

A Lighthouse Library Mystery

Eva Gates

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Crooked Lane Books
21 April 2026

Crime & Mystery

In the twelfth installment of the Lighthouse Library mysteries, Lucy

McNeil is back on the case, but this time she's on the case alone.

In the twelfth installment of the Lighthouse Library mysteries, Lucy

McNeil is back on the case, but this time she's on the case alone.

The upcoming YA book festival at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library is

bringing in renowned authors from all over the world. When best selling

author Todd Harrison unexpectedly visits librarian Lucy McNeil at her

Outer Banks beach house after a meeting, she is puzzled by his presence,

since they're virtually strangers. After she steps inside to get him a

drink, she's shocked to discover that he's been murdered on her deck in

the few minutes she left him alone.

Not knowing why he wanted to

meet with her in private, or how someone managed to kill him in the

time it takes to make lemonade, Lucy is determined to help with the

investigation and figure out what happened. When Heather Harrison, Todd's

widow, shows up in town, her motivations aren't inspired by grief.

She's intending to use her husband's tragic death to launch her

candidacy for state senator and her first order of business is to go

after the local police force-and Lucy herself.

Caught between an

intrusive fan club mourning Todd, squabbling authors fighting for

prominence in his absence, and a politically ruthless widow, Lucy must

roll up her sleeves and catch the killer before the chapter closes

on justice.

By: Eva Gates
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 12
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9798892425322
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 21 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Eva Gates is one of Canada's most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the United States. As Vicki Delany, she has written more than fifty books- clever cozies to Gothic thrillers to gritty police procedurals, to historical fiction and novellas for adult literacy. She is a past chair of the Crime Writers of Canada and co-founder and organizer of the Women Killing It Crime Writing Festival. She is the recipient of the 2019 Derrick Murdoch Award for contributions to Canadian crime writing. Vicki lives in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

Reviews for Shot Through the Book: A Lighthouse Library Mystery

Praise for Shot Through the Book: “The librarian and her quirky friends are always a hoot as they track down mysterious murderers in a charming locale.” —Kirkus Reviews “Readers will look forward eagerly to the next installment.” —First Clue “Simply stated, as an author, Eva Gates is a true master of the cozy mystery genre.” —Midwest Book Review “A pitch-perfect cozy mystery that will leave readers eager to return to the North Carolina coast for Lucy’s next adventure.” —Fresh Fiction “Once you begin reading you are totally engrossed in the story and will not want to leave when you get to the end of the book.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews “[A] witty, very entertaining entry in the series.” —Kings River Life