Murder on Mustang Beach

Murder on Mustang Beach

Author: Alicia Bessette

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-05-16

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0593336925

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When a killer stirs up trouble in the Outer Banks, amateur sleuth and bookseller Callie Padget is on the case, in a new beachside mystery from author Alicia Bessette. Cattail Island in the Outer Banks is a popular destination for honeymooners and nature lovers alike. So it is a huge blow when the murder of a newlywed grinds the pre-summer season to a screeching halt. Bookseller Callie Padget launches her own investigation, after mysterious customer Geri-Lynn Humfeld, caretaker of the island’s protected wild horses, brings in an irresistible piece of information. Determined to restore order and safety to her beloved hometown, Callie searches for answers—even as those answers cast suspicion on her soon-to-be boyfriend, Toby Dodge, whose martial arts studio was the scene of the crime. As she digs deeper, Toby becomes the police’s prime suspect. The truth raises troubling questions and sends her scouring the bookshop’s shelves for guidance. Meanwhile, a well-loved member of the mustang herd—a pregnant mare whose anticipated foal is a symbol of summery hope for locals and visitors alike—may be facing dire circumstances. With help from Geri-Lynn, Callie unearths startling secrets surrounding not only the compromised mare, but the murdered newlywed, too. And when another body shows up, this time on isolated Mustang Beach, she must race against time to stop a killer from claiming any more innocent lives.


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Download or read book Murder on Mustang Beach written by Alicia Bessette and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-05-16 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a killer stirs up trouble in the Outer Banks, amateur sleuth and bookseller Callie Padget is on the case, in a new beachside mystery from author Alicia Bessette. Cattail Island in the Outer Banks is a popular destination for honeymooners and nature lovers alike. So it is a huge blow when the murder of a newlywed grinds the pre-summer season to a screeching halt. Bookseller Callie Padget launches her own investigation, after mysterious customer Geri-Lynn Humfeld, caretaker of the island’s protected wild horses, brings in an irresistible piece of information. Determined to restore order and safety to her beloved hometown, Callie searches for answers—even as those answers cast suspicion on her soon-to-be boyfriend, Toby Dodge, whose martial arts studio was the scene of the crime. As she digs deeper, Toby becomes the police’s prime suspect. The truth raises troubling questions and sends her scouring the bookshop’s shelves for guidance. Meanwhile, a well-loved member of the mustang herd—a pregnant mare whose anticipated foal is a symbol of summery hope for locals and visitors alike—may be facing dire circumstances. With help from Geri-Lynn, Callie unearths startling secrets surrounding not only the compromised mare, but the murdered newlywed, too. And when another body shows up, this time on isolated Mustang Beach, she must race against time to stop a killer from claiming any more innocent lives.

Smile Beach Murder

Smile Beach Murder

Author: Alicia Bessette

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-04-04

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0593336909

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From author Alicia Bessette comes an all-new mystery series featuring Callie Padget, a former reporter turned bookshop clerk in the Outer Banks who is pulled into a deadly web of secrets when a mysterious fall at a lighthouse echoes a tragedy from her past. When Callie is laid off from her reporting job, she returns to her hometown of Cattail Island and lands a gig at the local bookstore—the same one where she found comfort after her mother died. In fact, the anniversary of her mother’s infamous death is approaching. Years ago, Teri Padget tumbled from the top of the lighthouse. As islanders are once again gossiping about the tragedy, devastating news strikes: the lighthouse has claimed another victim. Eva Meeks, of Meeks Hardware. The police are calling it suicide, but Callie does not believe Eva jumped any more than she believes her mother did—especially because Callie knows that before her death, Eva had dug up a long-forgotten treasure hunt that could have put a target on Eva’s back. In Callie’s search for answers, she enlists the help of some beloved books and several new friends, including the handsome local martial arts instructor, Toby Dodge. But when another death rocks Cattail Island, Callie must face her fears alone. As she earns enemies in pursuit of the truth, Callie knows she will either uncover the killer or become a victim herself. Mystery Writers of America’s Lilian Jackson Braun Memorial Award nominee


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Download or read book Smile Beach Murder written by Alicia Bessette and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From author Alicia Bessette comes an all-new mystery series featuring Callie Padget, a former reporter turned bookshop clerk in the Outer Banks who is pulled into a deadly web of secrets when a mysterious fall at a lighthouse echoes a tragedy from her past. When Callie is laid off from her reporting job, she returns to her hometown of Cattail Island and lands a gig at the local bookstore—the same one where she found comfort after her mother died. In fact, the anniversary of her mother’s infamous death is approaching. Years ago, Teri Padget tumbled from the top of the lighthouse. As islanders are once again gossiping about the tragedy, devastating news strikes: the lighthouse has claimed another victim. Eva Meeks, of Meeks Hardware. The police are calling it suicide, but Callie does not believe Eva jumped any more than she believes her mother did—especially because Callie knows that before her death, Eva had dug up a long-forgotten treasure hunt that could have put a target on Eva’s back. In Callie’s search for answers, she enlists the help of some beloved books and several new friends, including the handsome local martial arts instructor, Toby Dodge. But when another death rocks Cattail Island, Callie must face her fears alone. As she earns enemies in pursuit of the truth, Callie knows she will either uncover the killer or become a victim herself. Mystery Writers of America’s Lilian Jackson Braun Memorial Award nominee

Cougars at the Beach

Cougars at the Beach

Author: Steve McMillen

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-07-29

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9781499320329

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"Cougars at the Beach" is Steve McMillen's second installment in the Mickke D Grand Strand murder mystery series. His first book "Murder on the Front Nine", got rave reviews on Amazon, Kindle and from the public in general. The setting for the second book is the same as the first, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mickke D, an ex-Green Beret, real estate broker and part-time private investigator, accepts the task of trying to locate a missing person for a real estate friend of his. How much of a problem can a missing persons case be for a private investigator? He soon discovers he is hunting for a serial killer and that the serial killer, as well as some old friends from Colombia, are hunting him as well. As in the first book, Steve includes a lot of local history along with local settings, including the new Boardwalk, The Sky Wheel, golf courses, resorts, restaurants, wine festivals, and a boat chase on the waterway. Anyone who lives in the Myrtle Beach area or has ever visited the area will recognize these local features and will be able to say "been there, done that." This fast-paces, drama-filled, page-turner will keep you on the edge of your chair all the way through. If you're looking for a great beach read or just a good murder mystery whodunit, "Cougars at the Beach", is for you.


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Download or read book Cougars at the Beach written by Steve McMillen and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cougars at the Beach" is Steve McMillen's second installment in the Mickke D Grand Strand murder mystery series. His first book "Murder on the Front Nine", got rave reviews on Amazon, Kindle and from the public in general. The setting for the second book is the same as the first, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mickke D, an ex-Green Beret, real estate broker and part-time private investigator, accepts the task of trying to locate a missing person for a real estate friend of his. How much of a problem can a missing persons case be for a private investigator? He soon discovers he is hunting for a serial killer and that the serial killer, as well as some old friends from Colombia, are hunting him as well. As in the first book, Steve includes a lot of local history along with local settings, including the new Boardwalk, The Sky Wheel, golf courses, resorts, restaurants, wine festivals, and a boat chase on the waterway. Anyone who lives in the Myrtle Beach area or has ever visited the area will recognize these local features and will be able to say "been there, done that." This fast-paces, drama-filled, page-turner will keep you on the edge of your chair all the way through. If you're looking for a great beach read or just a good murder mystery whodunit, "Cougars at the Beach", is for you.

Murder on the Beach

Murder on the Beach

Author: Ritter Ames

Publisher: Destination Murders

Published: 2021-05-28

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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Searching for the perfect Beach Read? Then grab this fun collection of eight beach-themed stories written by award-winning and best-selling cozy mystery authors. With these light, often funny stories of mystery and intrigue, you will travel to a variety of shores, from the rocky coastlines of New England, to the white stretches of sand on the Atlantic, to the teal and emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, the surfing havens on the Pacific, and even beaches in between. So, take a trip with our authors as they show you that sharks aren't the only danger near the water. "Frugal Lissa Needs a Break" by Ritter Ames "Coast Busters" by Karen Cantwell "Beach Party Body" by Lucy Carol "A Tale of Two Sisters" by Barb Goffman "Cabo San Loco" by Eleanor Cawood Jones "Footprints in the Sand" by Shari Randall "Bay of Reckoning" by Shawn Reilly Simmons "Frog Days of Summer" by Cathy Wiley


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Download or read book Murder on the Beach written by Ritter Ames and published by Destination Murders. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Searching for the perfect Beach Read? Then grab this fun collection of eight beach-themed stories written by award-winning and best-selling cozy mystery authors. With these light, often funny stories of mystery and intrigue, you will travel to a variety of shores, from the rocky coastlines of New England, to the white stretches of sand on the Atlantic, to the teal and emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, the surfing havens on the Pacific, and even beaches in between. So, take a trip with our authors as they show you that sharks aren't the only danger near the water. "Frugal Lissa Needs a Break" by Ritter Ames "Coast Busters" by Karen Cantwell "Beach Party Body" by Lucy Carol "A Tale of Two Sisters" by Barb Goffman "Cabo San Loco" by Eleanor Cawood Jones "Footprints in the Sand" by Shari Randall "Bay of Reckoning" by Shawn Reilly Simmons "Frog Days of Summer" by Cathy Wiley

Murder on Moonlight Beach

Murder on Moonlight Beach

Author: Brent Hanna

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2015-07-06

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1503573214

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One morning on Moonlight Beach in Southern California, a body of a young woman is discovered deceased on the shore. This leads Detectives Lance Clayton & Yolanda Black on a homicide case spanning the existence of life on the planet they call 'Earth'...


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Download or read book Murder on Moonlight Beach written by Brent Hanna and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One morning on Moonlight Beach in Southern California, a body of a young woman is discovered deceased on the shore. This leads Detectives Lance Clayton & Yolanda Black on a homicide case spanning the existence of life on the planet they call 'Earth'...

MURDER ON THE BEACH 1§NB

MURDER ON THE BEACH 1§NB

Author: Philip Drury

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 9789963475148

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Download or read book MURDER ON THE BEACH 1§NB written by Philip Drury and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pelican Beach Murder

Pelican Beach Murder

Author: Phyllis H. Moore

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-04-15

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9781091399402

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Jealousies and a body wash ashore during a summer retreat on the beach. Meg and Tom Richards negotiate a house trade for the summer. She will get a beach cottage on Galveston Island facing the Gulf of Mexico, and Tom will house sit for her while he wraps up the Hillard case from A Dickens of a Crime. What begins as a relaxing get away, becomes more complicated as Meg meets a family of locals with a troubled past. Her closest temporary neighbor, Echo Charles is quirky and mysterious and, Meg decides, irritating. Although Meg enjoys a visit from her best friend, Jean, and their outings on the island, she is distracted by her thoughts about her own mother's past, a history Meg knows nothing about. As she anticipates the birth of her first grandchild, she mourns the absence of her own maternal grandmother. She wants to make memories for Dorie's and Michael's child, but she realizes she's missed half of her own heritage and will have nothing to pass on from her mother's side of the family. The relationships she discovers during her beach stay remind her of the dysfunction and exploitation of the Hillard twins in her own hometown. The personalities and their consequences strike a familiar chord for Meg and she's alert to every nuance in her conversations with the locals. It will be her ability to form relationships and follow her intuition that will help Meg flesh out the murderer, and again, it will disappoint her to know the consequences of neglected relationships. Scenic, historic Galveston Island, Texas is the setting for a cozy mystery reminiscent of the best in amateur sleuthing. This story will set the stage for Meg's next adventure and road trip to discover mysteries from her own family's history.


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Download or read book Pelican Beach Murder written by Phyllis H. Moore and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jealousies and a body wash ashore during a summer retreat on the beach. Meg and Tom Richards negotiate a house trade for the summer. She will get a beach cottage on Galveston Island facing the Gulf of Mexico, and Tom will house sit for her while he wraps up the Hillard case from A Dickens of a Crime. What begins as a relaxing get away, becomes more complicated as Meg meets a family of locals with a troubled past. Her closest temporary neighbor, Echo Charles is quirky and mysterious and, Meg decides, irritating. Although Meg enjoys a visit from her best friend, Jean, and their outings on the island, she is distracted by her thoughts about her own mother's past, a history Meg knows nothing about. As she anticipates the birth of her first grandchild, she mourns the absence of her own maternal grandmother. She wants to make memories for Dorie's and Michael's child, but she realizes she's missed half of her own heritage and will have nothing to pass on from her mother's side of the family. The relationships she discovers during her beach stay remind her of the dysfunction and exploitation of the Hillard twins in her own hometown. The personalities and their consequences strike a familiar chord for Meg and she's alert to every nuance in her conversations with the locals. It will be her ability to form relationships and follow her intuition that will help Meg flesh out the murderer, and again, it will disappoint her to know the consequences of neglected relationships. Scenic, historic Galveston Island, Texas is the setting for a cozy mystery reminiscent of the best in amateur sleuthing. This story will set the stage for Meg's next adventure and road trip to discover mysteries from her own family's history.

Murder on Seven Mile Beach

Murder on Seven Mile Beach

Author: Michael C. Ferrier

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781948074131

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Download or read book Murder on Seven Mile Beach written by Michael C. Ferrier and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Murder Beach

Murder Beach

Author: Bridget McKenna

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Murder Beach written by Bridget McKenna and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Murder on Hollywood Beach

Murder on Hollywood Beach

Author: Carol Finizza

Publisher: Light Messages Publishing

Published: 2022-03-22

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 161153433X

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Amanda Beckwith is a classic underachiever who finally hits the jackpot when she marries Santa Barbara wellness guru Geoff Martin. She is fast becoming the envy of her hip, 30-something girlfriends when Geoff dumps her for Bree, his massage therapist. With nothing to show for her short marriage but a couple of minor brushes with the law and a tiny drinking problem, Amanda escapes to Hollywood Beach, 20 miles south of Santa Barbara, to focus on her career as professional organizer and “Messy Girl” blogger for a small local newspaper.When Bree is found murdered on the beach behind Amanda's house, her life spirals into chaos. Detectives single her out as a person of interest. With few people listening to her side of the story, Amanda resorts to her own devices to clear her name. As Amanda edges closer to the truth, her status shifts from person of interest to next victim.


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Download or read book Murder on Hollywood Beach written by Carol Finizza and published by Light Messages Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amanda Beckwith is a classic underachiever who finally hits the jackpot when she marries Santa Barbara wellness guru Geoff Martin. She is fast becoming the envy of her hip, 30-something girlfriends when Geoff dumps her for Bree, his massage therapist. With nothing to show for her short marriage but a couple of minor brushes with the law and a tiny drinking problem, Amanda escapes to Hollywood Beach, 20 miles south of Santa Barbara, to focus on her career as professional organizer and “Messy Girl” blogger for a small local newspaper.When Bree is found murdered on the beach behind Amanda's house, her life spirals into chaos. Detectives single her out as a person of interest. With few people listening to her side of the story, Amanda resorts to her own devices to clear her name. As Amanda edges closer to the truth, her status shifts from person of interest to next victim.