Author K.P. Gillespie at The Lahaska Books Shop

Join us in welcoming mystery author K.P. Gillespie at The Lahaska Bookshop on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m, where he will be signing copies of his book Midnight at Eberly Manor as part of Peddler’s Village’s Peach Festival. This a signing only; there will not be a book talk. This event is free to attend and does not require registration. *If you would like to order a signed copy of the author’s books, click here About the Book: Cassie Thompson has a picture-perfect life: a high-rise condo on the river, a sleek red Mercedes, and a rising career as a lawyer in Philadelphia. It’s a long way from her humble roots in rural Pennsylvania – and she’s not looking back. But when a cryptic message offers her a tip that could clinch a high-stakes case, she follows the lead to the imposing Eberly Manor, a Gothic mansion hidden away in the suburbs. There she meets five strangers and a secretive judge with a chilling ultimatum: survive a series of high-stakes games, or pay for the secrets that can no longer stay buried. As the night descends into chaos, Cassie must outplay her adversaries, confront the past she attempted to escape, and fight to survive until midnight. In this game, only one can emerge victorious, and losing spells certain death. About our Guest: I’ve been a fan of mystery novels from before I could remember, but it must’ve started with the Hardy Boys & Nancy Drew. Growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, my favorite pastimes were bowling at Cottman Lanes, making home movies with my twin brother (and setting the garage on fire in the process), and of course, reading. I’m an avid movie watcher as well, with Alfred Hitchcock as one of my all-time favorite directors. (You should watch the Birds if you haven’t yet.)As an adult, my enthusiasm for reading grew, and I’ll devour any mystery or thriller book you put in front of me! My favorites are Agatha Christie, Riley Sager, Ruth Ware, and Alice Feeney! But after reading so many, I naturally began to think…”Could I do this too?” And so you’ve found my secret passion project! Midnight at Eberly Manor is my first novel, and it’s an amalgamation of all my great mystery/thriller loves, and I can’t wait for you to read it!