Unravel this twisty whodunit, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Series), Richard Osman (The Thursday Murder Club), and Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Series).
You never get over your first love. How about your first murder?
Smart and sassy book nerd Delilah Duffy moves to the island she loved as a child to reinvent herself as the manager of Beach Read. A tranquil seaside paradise seems like the perfect canvas for a fresh start. But sheās made mistakes before, and this might be another one.
As Delilah tries to disappear into a quiet bookstore life in the touristy small town, disturbing acts of vandalism follow her every step. The message is clearāsheās not wanted there. Tensions escalate when a chilling murder stains the floors of her bookstore the night before her grand opening, and sheās quickly pegged as the prime suspect.
Despite the communityās suspicion, one person stands by herālocal cop Sam Teague, her first love and most devastating heartbreak. His unwavering support is a lifeline, but she canāt forget the pain he once caused. He broke her heart onceāshe canāt let it happen again.
But nothing is as it seems. With evidence mounting and her second chance in jeopardy, Delilah must clear her name before the killer strikes again, even if it means confronting her past and joining forces with the one who left her broken.
āāāāā āI absolutely loved every minute of this book. I just couldn't put it down until I had read every last word.ā
āāāāā āIf you like mysteries, the beach, fun and engaging characters you really should read this book. It would be a perfect vacation read, especially if you go to the beach!ā
āāāāā āThoroughly enjoyed Sea Devil...interesting, well-written, thought-provoking page-turner. Looked forward to each chapter, not only to see what would happen next, but to learn intriguing facts about sea life. Impressed me enough to write my first review (and I read a lot of books)!ā
āāāāā āA bookstore, the ocean, a little romance, some laughs and a murderā¦this book has it all!ā
āāāāā āIf you enjoy a quick beach read/cozy mystery/thriller, this is the book for you!ā
āāāāā āI enjoyed every minute of reading it.ā
āāāāā āA very vivid novel chalked full of suspense. A super read and a book I could not put down. Now I can sleep.ā
āāāāā āI couldn't put this book down.ā
If not enjoying someone elseās imaginary world, Jessica Sherryās lost in her own with characters who are smarter, more adventurous, and better looking than she isāqualities they pay for dearly given the hardships she puts them through. A Virginia Tech grad, sheās been a teacher, preschool director, #PitchWars mentee, personal chef, and chauffeur (some, just for her household). Her monster imagination is fed by her small town and family life in Wilmington, NC, where her loved ones donāt seem to mind becoming heroes, villains, or creepy bystanders in her storiesāsheās careful to disguise them. She supports her blog and social media attempts with coffee and hemp oil in nearly equal measure. When she isnāt writing, sheās playing amateur sleuth, hunting for suspicious activity in her neighborhood, city, and at the beach because thatās what good mystery writers do. The Delilah Duffy Mysteries are her first published works.