Murder at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery Series #1)

by Holly Danvers Narrated by Allyson Ryan

Overview

After the untimely death of her husband, Rain Wilmot has returned to her family's waterfront log cabin in Lofty Pines, Wisconsin. The cabin is peaceful compared to Rain's corporate job and comes with an informal library that Rain's mother, Willow, used to run. But as Rain prepares for the re-opening of the library, all hopes for a peaceful life are shattered: she discovers the body of Thornton Hughes, a real-estate buyer, on the premises. The community of Lofty Pines starts pointing fingers at Willow since she has been unusually absent from the library this summer. A fishy rumor surfaces when Rain learns that Willow had been spending a lot of time with Thornton. The town even thought they were having an affair. While theories swirl about Thornton's death, Rain takes it upon herself to solve the case to exonerate her mother. As more clues surface, she will have to piece together the mystery. But if she isn't careful, she may be the next to end up dead in the water.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Murder at the Lakeside Library:
“The perfect start to a new cozy series . . .  well paced and plotted.”
—Fresh Fiction

“A fast-paced, well-written, and an easy read . . . I look forward to more adventures in this delightfully charming new series.”
—Dru’s Book Musings

“Deftly written, and skillfully evoking both the charm and the gossip-mongering of a small town.”
—Midwest Book Review

"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

"Murder at the Lakeside Library has 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

“Murder at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers provides the perfect virtual vacation at a rustic Wisconsin cabin that includes a private lending library—as long as you don’t mind a little murder along with your getaway! 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! A young widow, an accidental library, and a shocking murder in the northern Wisconsin woods combine to make a very entertaining mystery.”
—Laurie Cass, bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat mysteries

"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

Kirkus Reviews

2021-04-14
A woman returning to her family's summer home learns that her mother may be harboring secrets she’ll have to investigate to clear her mom of murder.

Giving up her career and her high-rise condo overlooking the Milwaukee River, Rain Wilmot heads back to her childhood retreat in Lofty Pines, Wisconsin, to clear her head after the death of her husband, Max. Processing her complicated feelings while staying in the serene family cabin on Pine Lake seems perfect until Rain finds out that in the absence of her mother, Willow, she’s unofficially in charge of the informal town library that Willow usually runs. Rain and Willow aren’t on the best of terms right now, and the more Rain hears about Willow from folks in the small town, the more her mother seems like a stranger. This feeling becomes all the more prescient in light of two shocking developments: Rain finds the body of Thornton Hughes, and she learns from town gossip that Thornton and Willow may have had an intimate relationship. As she settles into the cabin, she gradually realizes that her parents may have been leading separate lives for longer than she’d imagined, though she’s certain this sort of secret isn’t related to Thornton’s death. The problem is that Willow’s absence, combined with her connection to Thornton, makes her a primary suspect in his death. As distant as she feels from her mother, Rain, certain that Willow isn’t a murderer, resolves to do what it takes to clear her mother’s name, even if it means plunging into the investigation herself.

The lake setting is one of the few distinguishing features in a cozy that’s too mild for much else.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172946332
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	07/13/2021
Series:	Lakeside Library Mystery Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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