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The culprit is revealed to be Landon , the guy from McGee’s local coffee shop. He became obsessed with the book and believed he was "protecting" the McGee character.

As the body count rises following the plot of his book, the team must figure out how the manuscript was leaked. They eventually discover the killer didn't hack a computer or steal a file; they were from the trash to read his work. Key Highlights Watch NCIS S04E (20)

In a memorable moment, Gibbs hands McGee a pair of handcuffs and tells him to cuff himself if he truly feels guilty for the murders. It’s a classic "Gibbs lesson" to snap McGee out of his self-blame. The culprit is revealed to be Landon ,

The episode pokes fun at McGee’s writing, especially when the team discovers he gave his Gibbs-inspired character a love interest who is an Army Lieutenant Colonel—strikingly similar to Gibbs' real-life romantic interest at the time, Lt. Col. Hollis Mann. Where to Watch They eventually discover the killer didn't hack a

If you're interested, I can also look up it aired or find more episodes featuring McGee's books . A Year of NCIS, Day 90: Cover Story (Episode 4.20