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Oak Island #4
His & Herons
A Glenn and Glenda Oak Island Mystery
The quirky local patrons and owners of No Egrets are back, ready to solve another Oak Island mystery or two (or three). The long-awaited fourth book in the humorous Oak Island series!
When Glenn buys an antique medicine cabinet and moves it beside the Wurlitzer at No Egrets (much to Glenda’s chagrin), he is surprised when a black notebook falls out from behind the middle drawer. Upon further inspection, he finds a small metal box Velcroed to the side of the drawer. The notebook contains chemical structures and the results from experiments; the box contains trinkets including a gold tooth. The notebook takes Glenn down one path, over fifty years in the past, while the box leads Glenda down another in the present. Both paths lead to murder.
Meanwhile, someone is digging holes in the middle of the night all over Southport and Oak Island…
The regulars are back for more craziness—Matilda, the ancient Vespa riding barfly; Richard Crabgrass, ham actor extraordinaire; Pinhead Paul, the odiferous fish cleaner from the Southport docks. Pharmacist hero from Ripped Tide and Mantis Preying, Daniel O’Dwyer also pops in to lend his assistance to his friends. Add two new bartenders, a mysterious old hippie biker, a green anole enamored with a stuffed swordfish, an ugly black pug named Bela…and hit the button on the blender to get “His and Herons: A Glenn and Glenda Oak Island Mystery”.
The quirky local patrons and owners of No Egrets are back, ready to solve another Oak Island mystery or two (or three). The long-awaited fourth book in the humorous Oak Island series!
When Glenn buys an antique medicine cabinet and moves it beside the Wurlitzer at No Egrets (much to Glenda’s chagrin), he is surprised when a black notebook falls out from behind the middle drawer. Upon further inspection, he finds a small metal box Velcroed to the side of the drawer. The notebook contains chemical structures and the results from experiments; the box contains trinkets including a gold tooth. The notebook takes Glenn down one path, over fifty years in the past, while the box leads Glenda down another in the present. Both paths lead to murder.
Meanwhile, someone is digging holes in the middle of the night all over Southport and Oak Island…
The regulars are back for more craziness—Matilda, the ancient Vespa riding barfly; Richard Crabgrass, ham actor extraordinaire; Pinhead Paul, the odiferous fish cleaner from the Southport docks. Pharmacist hero from Ripped Tide and Mantis Preying, Daniel O’Dwyer also pops in to lend his assistance to his friends. Add two new bartenders, a mysterious old hippie biker, a green anole enamored with a stuffed swordfish, an ugly black pug named Bela…and hit the button on the blender to get “His and Herons: A Glenn and Glenda Oak Island Mystery”.
- GenresMystery
405 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2021
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About the author
Lance Carney
16 books179 followersLance Carney is an award winning 30+ year hospital pharmacist (5 year award, 10 year award, 15 …). He has been writing medical/pharmacy based fiction since the 1980s. His first novel, Ripped Tide: A Daniel O’Dwyer Oak Island Adventure, follows a hospital pharmacist who reluctantly goes undercover to fight prescription drug diversion in a hospital near his new home. Ripped Tide is a 2017 McGrath House Indie Book Award Winner in the Humor Category. His second novel, No Egrets: A Glenn and Glenda Oak Island Mystery, teams Daniel with husband and wife bar owners to solve a medical mystery. Mantis Preying: A Daniel O'Dwyer Oak Island Adventure (Book 2) picks up post-Ripped Tide. Of Vamps and Vampiros: A Finnian O'Dwyer Universal City Crime Cape(r) will be released on October 7, 2019 and follows Daniel's grandfather Finnian on the set of "Dracula" in 1930.
Lance’s short stories have been published in magazines, anthologies and trade paperbacks. He often collaborates with David Moss, a buddy since junior high school. David is mostly grown up now, working for state government and having every holiday off, including Peter Rabbit's birthday. “Truth is Stranger than Fishin'" with David was chosen for publication in The Year's Best Fantastic Fiction. One of Lance's own, "Snare of the Fowler", was published in the trade paperback "Monsters from Memphis" and recognized by a nomination from the Darrell Awards Jury for Best Midsouth Short Story.
Lance lives in West Virginia with his wife and too many cats. His daughter graduated from UNC-Wilmington in 2017 in film studies and is currently in Los Angeles. His son graduates from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 (hallelujah!) Somehow, at times, they still manage to throw the empty nest into turmoil. He escapes to Oak Island, North Carolina, whenever The Man isn’t keeping him down.
Lance’s short stories have been published in magazines, anthologies and trade paperbacks. He often collaborates with David Moss, a buddy since junior high school. David is mostly grown up now, working for state government and having every holiday off, including Peter Rabbit's birthday. “Truth is Stranger than Fishin'" with David was chosen for publication in The Year's Best Fantastic Fiction. One of Lance's own, "Snare of the Fowler", was published in the trade paperback "Monsters from Memphis" and recognized by a nomination from the Darrell Awards Jury for Best Midsouth Short Story.
Lance lives in West Virginia with his wife and too many cats. His daughter graduated from UNC-Wilmington in 2017 in film studies and is currently in Los Angeles. His son graduates from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 (hallelujah!) Somehow, at times, they still manage to throw the empty nest into turmoil. He escapes to Oak Island, North Carolina, whenever The Man isn’t keeping him down.
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September 24, 2021
Another good novel from Lance Carney. I've read all the books in this series, and each time I know I'll get a disturbing medical mystery wrapped up in frivolity provided by a host of colourful characters who mostly converge with the more serious side. Most of these characters have been around in earlier books so they deepen in their roles, which makes it easier to visualise scenes. Some lucky new characters make their grand entrance into an entertaining series (I loved the two lugheads who mistake the island for Canada; I hope the author can find away for them to return in a future book). Throw in lashings of music triggers and beer triggers, and you'll be hooked too.
August 11, 2022
This is another clever and hilarious medical mystery in the Oak Island series. Beneath the slapstick exterior is an insightful commentary on the healthcare system. There is much here for anyone in the medical profession to appreciate, but more impressive is Mr. Carney’s ability to recognize and empathize with the confusion and frustrations that patients and families are constantly confronted with. It is easy for those of us involved in healthcare to so often forget that ultimately, what we are treating are people, people that are sick and scared and need our compassion. These books always give me a gentle and light-hearted nudge to remember why I wanted do my job in the first place.
September 29, 2021
Interesting, funny and a fun book. I'm glad I read it! Recommended.
June 17, 2023
Figured it out…
I know why I like Lance Carney’s books so well - I always feel like there’s an inside joke between us when I read parts that allude to other books! A touchstone, kinda. Common ground. I think this might be my favorite of Glenn and Glenda mysteries - had all my favorite (have a mini-crush on Daniel) characters. Little nuggets like “Eric Von Zipper” (remember the beach movies with Frankie Avalon and Annette F?), “Lost in Space”, Gladys Kravitz (“Bewitched”). Had a comment about Terry Bradshaw and I actually had Spanish class in high school with his younger brother in Shreveport, La. So inside jokes for me, so I imagine inside jokes for everyone. The mystery is a really good one this time, too. You’ll have to dig to find where Pinhead Paul solved a diamond mystery (a short story in a collection of funny stories, look it up!). Absolutely recommend and I’m waiting with bated breath til his next story comes out! I can ONLY give 5 stars?!
I know why I like Lance Carney’s books so well - I always feel like there’s an inside joke between us when I read parts that allude to other books! A touchstone, kinda. Common ground. I think this might be my favorite of Glenn and Glenda mysteries - had all my favorite (have a mini-crush on Daniel) characters. Little nuggets like “Eric Von Zipper” (remember the beach movies with Frankie Avalon and Annette F?), “Lost in Space”, Gladys Kravitz (“Bewitched”). Had a comment about Terry Bradshaw and I actually had Spanish class in high school with his younger brother in Shreveport, La. So inside jokes for me, so I imagine inside jokes for everyone. The mystery is a really good one this time, too. You’ll have to dig to find where Pinhead Paul solved a diamond mystery (a short story in a collection of funny stories, look it up!). Absolutely recommend and I’m waiting with bated breath til his next story comes out! I can ONLY give 5 stars?!
October 16, 2021
Treasure hunt goes wild
The gang at No Egrets becomes a team of detectives when the one of the regulars is missing and the owner installs a pink medicine cabinet in the bar. The exploits of the hilarious are reminiscent of the three stooges. To add to the story there is a serial murderer hanging around. Needless to say, all the plot lines intersect in a slam-bang ending. This is a good time for fans of Lance Carrey’s work.
The gang at No Egrets becomes a team of detectives when the one of the regulars is missing and the owner installs a pink medicine cabinet in the bar. The exploits of the hilarious are reminiscent of the three stooges. To add to the story there is a serial murderer hanging around. Needless to say, all the plot lines intersect in a slam-bang ending. This is a good time for fans of Lance Carrey’s work.
August 10, 2025
This is the first book from author Lance Carney and the fourth in the Oak Island series that I have read. I won this book on Goodreads.
I liked the pop culture references. I found it challenging to follow the absurd misfit characters who spout clever rapid-fire banter while the story was being laid out.
I liked the pop culture references. I found it challenging to follow the absurd misfit characters who spout clever rapid-fire banter while the story was being laid out.
August 30, 2021
Entertaining
If you liked the first three books, His and Herons won't disappoint. OKI is my favourite place on earth, so I'm particular. I love the crazy characters and the shenanigans. Parts of the story was predictable and in the end, I was right. Still very enjoyable.
If you liked the first three books, His and Herons won't disappoint. OKI is my favourite place on earth, so I'm particular. I love the crazy characters and the shenanigans. Parts of the story was predictable and in the end, I was right. Still very enjoyable.
September 9, 2021
Humorous Yet at times poignant cozy
Won this from Goodreads. It was quite funny, as well as suspenseful. I thought it was amusing that the author wrote two epilogues. Definitely recommend!
Won this from Goodreads. It was quite funny, as well as suspenseful. I thought it was amusing that the author wrote two epilogues. Definitely recommend!
June 14, 2022
Brilliant! - So Much Fun - a great cast of character who now feel like friends. Great story - wonderful mix of serious, funny and wacky!! I don't want to get too Field of Dreams on you Mr. Carney but if you write it I will read it!!
September 5, 2021
Not as good as the previous Oak Island Books.
October 17, 2021
I won this book as a Goodreads Giveaway!!!
Great Series!! Very humorous and suspenseful. Quirky characters that you will enjoy reading about. This book will not disappoint you.
Great Series!! Very humorous and suspenseful. Quirky characters that you will enjoy reading about. This book will not disappoint you.
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October 25, 2021This was a fun read! It had interesting characters and a few story lines that kept the story moving. Enjoyable!
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