The Lighthouse Library YA Authors Festival in Nags Head, North Carolina, promises to be a big draw, as popular fantasy author Todd Harrison is the headliner. When Todd makes an unexpected night visit to librarian Lucy McNeil’s beach house, he has something on his mind. Yet, before Lucy can find out what it is, Todd is murdered on her deck in SHOT THROUGH THE BOOK the twelfth installment of the charming Lighthouse Library mysteries by Eva Gates.    Lucy normally helps the local police solve mysteries, but now the dead author’s wife is descending on the town, claiming favoritism and police incompetence in the case. Heather Harrison is contemplating running for state senator, and she’s looking for a cause to champion and has no qualms about using her husband’s murder as a springboard. Lucy can’t believe the audacity of the woman or the nerve of the teenage fans paying visits to her home to honor the late author, even trespassing into her home. Furthermore, Todd’s agent has shown up in town and another author is claiming Todd Harrison stole her ideas. Lucy has a lot of clues to investigate, and she will have to do so before a murderer gets away undetected.   SHOT THROUGH THE BOOK is a delightful cozy mystery that offers a perfect blend of authentic characters, Outer Banks charm, teenage infatuation, feuding authors, a shady literary agent, and an idyllic lighthouse library setting. The crime unfolds early, setting a brisk pace as Lucy navigates a maze of suspects and challenges—including the author’s ex-wife. Her warm interactions with coworkers, clever investigative skills, and tense suspect confrontations keep readers engaged. Meanwhile, the library events and literary touches add a layer of joy for book lovers. A well-crafted and thoroughly entertaining read, SHOT THROUGH THE BOOK is a pitch-perfect cozy mystery that will leave readers eager to return to the North Carolina coast for Lucy’s next adventure.