Devi Nair
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by Elise Arsenault ā± Duration: 9 hours š·ļø Published by Crooked Lane Books & Dreamscape Media LLC on May 6, 2025 Genre: Cozy Mystery
This installment of the Lighthouse Library series packs a more intense punch than usual. Where previous mysteries sent Lucy out into the field, this time the chaos comes to her doorstep, literally. Todd Harrisonās murder on Lucyās deck not only shakes the cozy Outer Banks setting but brings a swirl of uncomfortable, creepy elements: fans trespassing, obsessive behaviors, and the widowās political maneuvering. Fair warning: the stalking and harassment are unsettling, so this one leans darker than your typical cozy.
The other emotional thread? Detective Watsonās retirement. Longtime readers know heās been the seriesā steady moral anchor, so his farewell lands with real weight. The scenes with him reflecting on family and change had me misty-eyed between the red herrings. Iām not ready for him to hang up the badge (and neither is Lucy).
Despite the intensity, Eva Gates maintains the seriesā charm: witty banter, small-town quirks, and Lucyās grounded perspective make it easy to stay invested. The pacing is brisk, the stakes feel personal, and the mystery remains cleverly constructed. If the lighthouse felt like home before, this installment tests just how strong its foundation really is.
Would I recommend it? If youāre a fan of cozy mysteries with a twist of darker, more psychological tension, this book delivers. Lucy is as relatable as ever, and the story keeps you on edge without losing the warmth of the series. Add this one to your TBR if you enjoy small-town mysteries with heart and bite.
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by Elise Arsenault ā± Duration: 9 hours š·ļø Published by Crooked Lane Books & Dreamscape Media LLC on May 6, 2025 Genre: Cozy Mystery
This installment of the Lighthouse Library series packs a more intense punch than usual. Where previous mysteries sent Lucy out into the field, this time the chaos comes to her doorstep, literally. Todd Harrisonās murder on Lucyās deck not only shakes the cozy Outer Banks setting but brings a swirl of uncomfortable, creepy elements: fans trespassing, obsessive behaviors, and the widowās political maneuvering. Fair warning: the stalking and harassment are unsettling, so this one leans darker than your typical cozy.
The other emotional thread? Detective Watsonās retirement. Longtime readers know heās been the seriesā steady moral anchor, so his farewell lands with real weight. The scenes with him reflecting on family and change had me misty-eyed between the red herrings. Iām not ready for him to hang up the badge (and neither is Lucy).
Despite the intensity, Eva Gates maintains the seriesā charm: witty banter, small-town quirks, and Lucyās grounded perspective make it easy to stay invested. The pacing is brisk, the stakes feel personal, and the mystery remains cleverly constructed. If the lighthouse felt like home before, this installment tests just how strong its foundation really is.
Would I recommend it? If youāre a fan of cozy mysteries with a twist of darker, more psychological tension, this book delivers. Lucy is as relatable as ever, and the story keeps you on edge without losing the warmth of the series. Add this one to your TBR if you enjoy small-town mysteries with heart and bite.