Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Upper Level — 77 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
Come and join us to hear local author Mark Ciccone speak about his book Murder on the Bay. This book is a murder mystery that takes place in Duxbury, MA, so it is sure to be a fun discussion; just the kind of thing we look forward to during spooky season! Does the Duxbury Free Library feature in this book? We will find out! Learn more about Murder on the Bay : When wealthy investor Fred Peterson is found dead in an oyster shed floating in the harbor of the historic New England town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, the police determine it was the result of an accidental fall. But after Peterson’s nephew Jake Pavlik from Ohio inherits his uncle’s historic home on the harbor, he begins to suspect otherwise. As he learns more about the uncle he barely knew, he discovers a number of people in town who might have had reason to murder this complex and secretive man. Narrated in the quirky voice of Jake, who has his own issues, Murder on the Bay is a whodunit with twists and turns. But it is more. It is the story of an old house and a very real town that dates back to the earliest days of America. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during programs upon request. Accommodations…