I'm not usually a reader of cosy mysteries but was attracted by the setting in N. Carolina of a library in a lighthouse.
The book turned out to be a satisfying read all the way through. gates, The author, has managed a large cast of players well, differentiating the characters and serving up a couple of subplots along with a gentle touch of romance.
Once I got into it, I couldn't put it down. And, no, I couldn't guess who did it till the end.
Recommended.

This cozy mystery series is so much fun to read. Each book is like a reunion with friends. The series includes books, a library and library patrons; what’s not to like. In each book, Lucy, the assistant director of the library, finds herself working to find a murderer. The books have enough twists in the plot to keep you guessing at the culprit. In this particular book Lucy helps local law enforcement find the murderer of the former director of the library. A very valuable piece of jewelry is also missing, and Lucy spends time trying to figure out what would have happened to it. There is an ongoing romance between Lucy and the mayor, which adds more fun to the books. This is number 7 in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series, and could be read as a stand-alone, but it would be much more fun to start reading from the beginning of the series. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books. All opinions expressed are my own.

I love this lighthouse library series . This was a great mystery, a page turner as you would say. This story has two mysteries in it so it is one where you don't find out the who done it until the end. Lucy , as always there to help them solve the mystery.A Great READ,

Lighthouse and books. What is not to love in this series. Connor is trying to find time with Lucy, but once again a murder has her attention. The library host a reunion for the head librarian college friends that ends in murder. Who and why was this person killed.
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This is one of the best cozy mystery series out there. The writing is always top notch, the characters are engaging, and the setting is beyond perfect; a library in a lighthouse! Because the author has done such a great job building this world, one can fall right back into the setting and enjoy visiting with all of the characters again. However, this can easily be read as a stand-alone book. But if you do read it by itself, you'll want to go back to the beginning of the series and read them all!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

I love this series! I fell into step with the plot quite quickly as I felt I was visiting old, comfortable friends and were part of it all. The character development was excellent and went well with the plot. The twists and turns were appropriate for the continuation of rhe plot. It was a thrilling ride I didn't want to see end. I was able to read this book in one sitting.

After the shock of one event I can't wait for the next installment!

A Dwath Long Over Due is a plots with lots of intriguing twist that will keep you reading until the end. The characters will keep you on your toes. The clues will slowly come together.

This cozy mystery was right up my alley. Who wouldn’t love a mystery with a cat, a library and full of book lovers? It was a quick read and a pleasant distraction to world events.

Assistant director of the library Lucy has put together a display of historical library artifacts for the director’s college reunion. Everything is going as planned but the previous director was in town and invited and appeared to be bothered by an old book on display. Later that evening she is found dead and Lucy can’t help but ask questions and do some investigating of her own. Is this death connected to the long ago theft of a priceless necklace? Will Lucy figure it out before all her suspects/witnesses go home?

I've read another book in this series, so it was nice getting back to the lighthouse library. I liked the majority of the characters, the cat included, and the plot was engaging. What is there not to love with a lighthouse library that has a cute cat?

Lucy and her fellow library workers are ready to host a 40th college reunion at the Lighthouse Library, and she has prepared a display to show how libraries have evolved over that period of time. The party is a great success and a couple of the party goers stroll down to the water only to find the former director of the library, Helena Sanchez, floating lifeless in the water. It turns out Helena was not well liked and had spent the evening making snide remarks to fellow party goers, leaving plenty of people who might wanted to have push her into the ocean. As usual, Lucy put on her detective hat and sets out to find the killer. After all, there is nothing that a librarian can’t do