Death and the Librarian, 9798892420464
Hardcover
Arts festival, dark secrets, murder. Can a librarian save the day?

Death and the Librarian

A Blue Ridge Library Mystery

$59.68

  • Hardcover

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    5 August 2025

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Summary

It’s summertime in Virginia, but things are about to get out of hand when murder darkens the annual arts festival in this ninth installment of the critically acclaimed Blue Ridge Library mystery series, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Miranda James.

Library director Amy Muir has always been suspicious of wealthy art dealer Kurt Kendrick. As a close family friend, the ties that bind them are strong, but his murky past is concerning, especially since he is the godfather to Amy and …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798892420464
Author:Victoria Gilbert
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:5 August 2025
Weight:567g
Dimensions:216mm x 147mm
Series:A Blue Ridge Library Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Death and the Librarian:“A perfect cozy mystery, from the setting and characters to the pacing and plot development.”—Library Journal“A past disappearance may provide the impetus for a current murder in Taylorsford, Virginia … the librarian’s research is the key to solving the case.”—Kirkus Reviews“Beautifully plotted with memorable characters and many an unexpected plot twists.”—Midwest Book Review“Gilbert does a terrific job of keeping the pace while showcasing a realistic small town with relatable characters.”—First Clue Review“[A] very enjoyable return to the Blue Ridge Library.”—Kings River Life

About The Author

Victoria Gilbert

Raised in a historic small town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Victoria Gilbert turned her early obsession with books into a dual career as an author and librarian. Now retired after over thirty years in the library field, she’s worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and university library director. Victoria writes the Blue Ridge Library mystery series, the Booklover’s B&B mystery series, and the Hunter and Clewe traditional mystery series for Crooked Lane Books. A member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers, Victoria lives in North Carolina.

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