A Lighthouse for the Lonely Heart: An Oregon Coast Mystery

Scott William Carter

Flying Raven Press

About this ebook

They find his body at the bottom of Heceta Head Lighthouse—Ed Boone, a longtime volunteer who commits suicide rather than see his grim diagnosis to its bitter end. The strangeness of the old man's death makes the local news, but Garrison Gage thinks little of it until the famous Nora West sneaks into town with an unsettling letter in hand.

Professing he wants to go to his grave with a clear conscience, Ed claims to be Nora's biological father. But the revelation stirs up all kinds of complicated emotions for the talented but troubled musician, who hires Gage to find out the truth.

Yet the truth may be a lot more disturbing — and dangerous — than either of them expect.

The Garrison Gage Mysteries (in chronological order):

A Plunder By Pilgrims (short story prequel)
The Gray and Guilty Sea
A Desperate Place for Dying
The Lovely Wicked Rain
A Shroud of Tattered Sails
A Lighthouse for the Lonely Heart

Ratings and reviews

Once again, Scott has given me one of the best mysteries that I've read in years with his 'Lighthouse for a Lonely Heart.' The only problem with this book was that it was so difficult to set down once I had read the first page. The plot had more twists and turns than a Magic Mountain roller coaster... but this was by far, a much more enjoyable ride. This is what reading a great book should be like. I can hardly wait to pick up another of this series that I had somehow missed.

I've now read all the Garrison Gage series and I haven't enjoyed reading this much in a long time. The stories and writing are accessible, fun, and they keep you wanting to read more. Thanks Mr. Carter.

Best Garrison Gage mystery thus far! I still can't believe the twists and turns that the book took. The time was a bit confusing but overall it's the best Mystery novel I've ever read.

About the author

SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut" and won an Oregon Book Award. Since then, he has published many books, including the popular Garrison Gage mystery series set on the Oregon coast, as well as the provocative Myron Vale Investigations, about the private investigator in Portland, Oregon who works for both the living and the dead. His most recent book for younger readers, Wooden Bones, chronicles the untold story of Pinocchio and was singled out for praise by the Junior Library Guild. In past lives, he has been an academic technologist, a writing instructor, bookstore owner, the manager of a computer training company, and a ski instructor, though the most important job—and best—he's ever had is being the father of his two children. He lives in Oregon with his family. Visit him online at www.ScottWilliamCarter.com.