By: Raemi A. Ray
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Book Synopsis
The last thing she wants is to dig up the past…
When the body of a celebrated journalist is fished from the Edgartown Harbor, the official report rules his death accidental. But why was he alone on a senator’s yacht during a nor’easter? That’s only the first question London-based lawyer Kyra Gibson has when she arrives on the idyllic island of Martha’s Vineyard to settle her estranged father’s affairs.
She’s not looking for closure. She’s not seen him in decades since he left her with her aunt following her mother’s death. But as Kyra delves deeper into her father’s life, she learns he had many regrets and wasn’t as retired as she believed. The more Kyra discovers, the more questions she has. With the help of world-weary detective, Tarek Collins, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption involving a powerful senator, a dubious energy company, and brutal murder.
As they chase down clues, Kyra and Tarek flirt with danger and race against time to solve the murders and uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath Martha’s Vineyard’s picturesque façade of old money wealth and privilege.
My Review
I love a good murder mystery, and this is definitely a good one! This new to me author built up such a great world of characters and atmosphere. Kyra and Tarek were my absolutely favorite. And while I did have to suspend some belief that an officer would easily provide information to a civilian and let her tag along, it worked for this book.
I enjoyed that the author took us on a ride to solve this murder mystery, and it wasn’t all about staying in one place. From one clue to the next clue, I was guessing as to who the culprit was, and why.
I think there is more to the book than just a murder mystery. It’s also about love – love lost, and love found. Kyra and her father were estranged, but hearing about how much he talked about her, how he really tried when he went to her Aunt, it felt like Kyra was losing her dad for a second time. I am estranged from my father, but he doesn’t make any efforts. I felt for Kyra. Then there’s also love found – found among neighbors and friends that surrounded her dad while he lived in the house on Martha’s Vineyard. And found between Kyra and Tarek.
I don’t know what this author has in store for us in the next installment of this series, but I’m sure it’s going to be fantastic. I really hope to see Kyra and Tarek again soon!
If you’re interested in checking this book out, you can find it here.
About The Author
Raemi A Ray’s travels to Martha’s Vineyard and around the world inspire her stories. She lives outside Boston. When not writing or traveling she earns her keep as the personal assistant to the resident house demons, Otto and DolphLundgren.
Website: https://raemiray.com/
Instagram: @miss_raemi
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