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Winslow family, Anna, husband Burt and teenage son Jake live
on Quarry Island in Maine, where it is a small enough community
that just about everyone knows your name and everything about
you. It is a quiet and predictable life for them. Until suddenly,
it isn’t.
Burt’s brother,
Carl, is murdered and it appears that Burt’s missing
rifle killed him. Anna knows Burt wouldn’t have done
such a thing, but the list of potential suspects is shedding
no light on who could have shot him. Their son, Jake, seems
to know more than he is telling. Is he involved?
Meanwhile, Anna
has recently discovered and met a younger sister she never
knew existed. Izzie Jordan comes to Portland and, as the sisters
get acquainted with each other, they become amateur sleuths
with the goal of proving Burt’s innocence after he is
arrested.
I found this to
be a captivating read, and it is so well written and plotted
that I have no hesitation about recommending it to everyone
who loves a good mystery! The setting and atmosphere are perfectly
drawn, and I really enjoyed getting to know the various characters
and how they interact.
If I were a betting
woman, I would indeed bet that this is the beginning of a
highly successful new series. It is reminiscent of Sarah Graves
writing, yet Cornelia Kidd’s voice is definitely her
own.
Get your copy
now (available for pre-order) so you have it ready to go to
read during your summer break. If you happen to be heading
to Maine this summer, don’t be surprised if you find
yourself searching for Quarry Island and it’s inhabitants!
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