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.

Download or read book Murder s a Beach written by Agatha Ball and published by Kate Danley. This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Founders' Festival has come to the sleepy island town of Seaside. It's a week of live music, crafts, and homemade goodies. But when one of the village's residents ends up dead, it's clear things are not all fun and carnival games. It will be up to Paige, Nate, and Johnny to figure out whodunit. Book Two in the Paige Comber Mystery series cozy mystery, cozy mysteries, clean, clean romance, light romance, funny romance, comedic mystery, summer, beach, island, book, books

Download or read book Pelican Bay written by Charlotte Douglas and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witty and irreverent homicide detective Maggie Skerritt liked her quiet, sleepy workdays. Violence in Pelican Bay, Florida, was rarely an issue, and Maggie certainly wasn't itching for the tide to change. Maintaining a professional distance had always been Maggie's M.O., but the more she learned about the homicide victims, the less sleep she got. Each woman had started to get her life back on track — something Maggie had been meaning to do for years. It was a wake-up call — and Maggie was more determined, once she solved the case, to reevaluate her own life. Especially her relationship with a certain former police detective…

Download or read book The Palm Beach Murder written by Marion Collins and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-07-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collins relates the shocking true story of a Palm Beach millionaire who, rather than losing his fortune in a split with his wife, hired a hit man in 1987 to kill her and then fled the country. photos. Original.

Download or read book Pelican Cove written by David Ciambrone and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virginia Davies, curator at the Southbrook Museum, is leaving on vacation to the romantic seaside town of Pelican Cove with her boyfriend, Dr. Andy Clark, when her boss innocently asks her to make it a well paid, working vacation. The old director was murdered trying to mount an exhibit about a ship that sunk off the coast years before, touching a nerve in someone bent on keeping a secret that went down with the ship. Virginia stumbles upon the secret and deeper intrigue involving smuggling, drugs, deceit and murder by local, prominent citizens. She leads her friends, US Marshals, the Coast Guard and the murderers on a wild adventure to the cutting conclusion.

Download or read book Through Pelican Eyes written by Jd Daniels and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I've always thought that Matlacha (say Mat-la-SHAY), the funky Pine Island Florida fishing village cum art colony would be a perfect setting for a mystery, when along comes Jessie Murphy, the perfect gal to sort out the riff from the raff of it all. You've got to love this lady, a Goodwill fashion queen, who comes across as a ditzy airhead whose best buddy is a Gargoyle named Gar. Jessie's taken time off from her job, thrilled to be rekindling the flame of romance with her treasure-hunting guy, Will Rolins, who adores her. Will has just made a wonderful archeological discovery, aka buried treasure. He's offered to support Jessie in her painting career if only she'll rejoin him in the sandy, salt-water and flip-flop lifestyle she adores. As she arrives in Matlacha, Jessie, to her horror, is met instead with the crime scene tape in place, bloodstains on the floor and pinholes where Will's treasure maps should have been. The sheriff insists that Will's death was a suicide but he refuses to release the police report and Jessie is bewildered. It is true that Will was often depressed and sometimes controlling. But why kill himself when he's fulfilled his life's dream? If he meant to kill himself why would he ask Jessie to join him? The facts don't sit straight with Jessie. She is determined to sort out the case. Jessie's a red-headed Irish Bostonian, whose art career has gone on the back burner as she struggles to earn a living. Meanwhile, certain investigative skills Jessie has acquired--a stint in a private investigator's office, classes in theater and karate--all come into play as she trails suspects and sometimes overplays her hand, arousing the suspicions of whoever it is who makes crank calls to her in the middle of the night. Do not be fooled, there's way more to Jessie than meets the eye, and do not, repeat, do not miss this true beach read with a pelican's eye view of Florida's magnificent barrier island landscapes. Sara Williams - author of Millie McCall's Full Moon Poker Night

Download or read book Waffles and Weekends written by Leena Clover and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIFTH IN THE BESTSELLING PELICAN COVE COZY MYSTERY SERIESIsland girl accused in local doctor's murder! When Heather's new boyfriend is found murdered during Valentine's weekend, her clandestine affair becomes the talk of the town. Heather is the prime suspect and even Jenny cannot fully believe in her innocence. Jenny tries hard to find other suspects who had a motive for killing the good doctor. Her efforts seem futile as the evidence against Heather continues to mount. Is Heather destined to spend her young days in jail for a crime she did not commit?Star meets a new town resident who shares her interest in art and threatens her budding friendship with Jimmy. Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove has an important decision to make as their very way of life is threatened by a questionable business venture.Waffles and Weekends sees exciting things happening in Pelican Cove. If you like fast paced mysteries with twists and turns, friendships that endure and stories about second chances, you will like Waffles and Weekends.Buy now and start reading this HOT NEW bestselling cozy mystery series today.Books in the series -Strawberries and Strangers Book 1Cupcakes and Celebrities Book 2Berries and Birthdays Book 3Sprinkles and Skeletons Book 4

Download or read book Trouble at Pelican Penthouse written by Minnie Crockwell and published by Minnie Crockwell. This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minnie Crockwell, recreational vehicle enthusiast and traveler, and her ghost companion, Ben, spent their first week at the beach on the Gulf Coast solving a murder. Minnie isn’t ready to leave the warm sands and turquoise waters of Alabama’s Emerald Coast yet, but due to the influx of winter visitors, she can’t find a vacancy at any RV parks so she rents Pelican Penthouse—a beach house on a secluded stretch of the coast known as Fort Morgan. The serenity of the isolated beach is soon broken by the sounds of four-wheeled vehicles and a mysterious stench emanating from the cottage next door. On investigating the source of the smell, Minnie discovers something that breaks her heart. Death comes to more than just a human, and Minnie is compelled to solve the mystery of the casualties in Trouble at Pelican Penthouse. Each story in the series can stand alone, but to avoid extensive repetition of the backstory, the books would be best read in order.

Download or read book Strawberries and Strangers written by Leena Clover and published by Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series. This book was released on 2022-09-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in a bestselling cozy mystery series thousands love Exclusive Beach Party Takes Murderous Turn Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King is trying to build a new life in the small seaside town of Pelican Cove. Locals are lining up at the Boardwalk Cafe for her tasty cakes and muffins. But when her aunt, a local artist, is accused of killing a stranger, Jenny is forced to set her apron aside and put on her sleuthing cap. Jenny battles with the cranky local sheriff and quirky local characters to get to the truth. Aided by her new friends, she will move heaven and earth to find out who the dead stranger was and what he was doing in Pelican Cove. Can she solve the mystery and save her aunt in time? If you like cozy murder mysteries with friendly small towns, scenic settings, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will like Strawberries And Strangers.

Download or read book Murder on Moonlight Beach written by Brent Hanna and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 0 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'...

Download or read book 1st Murder written by Megan Matthews and published by Megan Matthews. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand-new Murder Mystery from USA TODAY Bestselling author Megan Matthews. A missing person. A suspicious ex-boyfriend. A quiet murder. Vonnie Vines promised everyone she’d be Maine’s best private investigator. It sounded simple, but cases are hard to find and money is growing tight. And then her only client turns up dead. Now, Vonnie must solve a murder, find a missing Brent, and avoid falling back in love with her SEAL ex-boyfriend, all with the police in her way at every turn. While navigating her now abundant caseload, she’ll uncover new crimes, battle a metal band in her office building, and learn her ex, Broadrick, isn’t the man she thought. But who is he? With rent due, Broadrick’s lies, and her new roommate Vonnie’s problems are sky high. If she’s not careful, she’ll lose everything. A hilariously entertaining read with adventure, mystery and one hella-hot former SEAL. Or is he? Buy your copy of First Murder and help solve the crime before someone else ends up dead.

Download or read book Holidays Are Murder written by Charlotte Douglas and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE HOLIDAYS?—DON’T YOU JUST LOVE ’EM? Been overstressed at work? Ever wish the holidays would go on an extended vacation? Worried about finding the perfect gift? Or had unresolved conflicts with family that drive you up the wall? Detective Maggie Skerritt is every woman who’s been there, done that. She also excels at her work, doesn’t eat right or get enough sleep and loves to have someone else do her cooking. But her job is murder and she strives to make her city safe. In the process, she gathers her courage to risk loving again. But first she has to make it through Thanksgiving, Christmas…and another murder in Pelican Bay.

Download or read book Murder in Palm Beach written by Bob Brink and published by Pegasusbooks. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just back from a dinner affair on a winter night in 1976, Rodger Kriger answers the doorbell in his Palm Beach home and is greeted with a fatal shotgun blast. He was a prominent citizen, and police, under pressure to find the killer, accuse tough guy Mitt Hecher, but soon exonerate him. Nonetheless, criminal prosecutor John Scraponia formally charges the karate expert with murder, and gets a jury to convict him. He is sentenced to a minimum 25 years in prison. While at the Wild West-like penitentiary at Raiford, an often-fatal disease attacks his loving wife, who has reformed him. Doubts about Hecher's guilt have persisted, and the doubters pursue a number of scenarios pointing to other possible perpetrators. Attorneys working without fees fail repeatedly in appeals for a new trial despite a lack of evidence pointing to Hecher and an abysmal performance by his attorney. Was Hecher innocent, and if so, who did it? Those are the questions seeking answers in this mystery tale of redemption, one steeped in violence as it explores issues of justice and power. Bob Brink is a freelance writer and blogger who worked at the Palm Beach Post, Associated Press in Chicago, Milwaukee Journal, Tampa Tribune, Joliet Herald-News, and Palm Beach Media Group, the flagship magazine of which was Palm Beach Illustrated. PBI was named Best Written Magazine in Florida after he became copy chief and feature writer. He learned to play the clarinet and tenor saxophone, and performed many years with a 65-piece symphonic band, tossing in a few professional big band gigs along the way. Brink was born in Michigan and grew up mainly in Iowa. He has a bachelor's in English and German, and studied journalism in graduate school at the University of Iowa.

Download or read book The Doomsters written by Ross Macdonald and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hired by Carl Hallman, the desperate-eyed junkie scion of an obscenely wealthy political dynasty, detective Lew Archer investigates the suspicious deaths of his parents, Senator Hallman and his wife Alicia. Arriving in the sleepy town of Purissima, Archer discovers that orange groves may be where the Hallmans made their mint, but they’ve has been investing heavily in political intimidation and police brutality to shore up their rancid wealth. However, after years of dastardly double-crossing and low down dirty-dealing, the family seem to be on the receiving end of a karmic death-blow. With two dead already and another consigned to the nuthouse, Archer races to crack the secret before another Hallman lands on the slab.Murder, madness and greed grace The Doomsters, where a tony façade masks the rot and corruption within.

Download or read book Three Missing Days written by Colleen Coble and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Police Chief Jane Hardy’s teenage son has been accused of a horrific crime—and three days of Jane’s memories have been stolen from her. In the gripping third installment of the Pelican Harbor series, the truth is finally coming out. Chief of Police Jane Hardy plunges into the investigation of a house fire that claimed the life of a local woman as well as one of the firefighters. It’s clear the woman was murdered. But why? The unraveling of Jane’s personal life makes answers for the case even more difficult to find. Then Jane’s fifteen-year-old son is accused of a terrible crime, and she has to decide if she can trust her ex, Reid, to help her prove Will’s innocence—and if she can trust Reid with her heart. Three days of Jane’s past are missing from her memory, and that’s not all that’s been stolen from her. As she struggles to find the murderer and clear her son’s name, finding out what happened in those three days could change everything. It all started with one little lie . . . but the truth is finally coming out. Praise for Three Missing Days: “Colleen Coble is my go-to author for the best romantic suspense today . . . a stay-up-all-night page turning story!” —Carrie Stuart Parks, bestselling and Christy Award–winning author of Relative Silence Full-length romantic suspense Includes discussion questions for book clubs Part of the Pelican Harbor series Book 1: One Little Lie Book 2: Two Reasons to Run Book 3: Three Missing Days Perfect for fans of Allison Brennan, Terri Blackstock, and Dani Pettrey

Download or read book Incident at the Pink Beach House written by Kay Williamson and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brandon Sterling, a high school teacher in Lo Verde Beach, Florida, is jogging on a deserted part of the beach when he witnesses a man shove a screaming woman from the cupola of a two-story, pink beach house. Brandon and his girlfriend, Amberly, find themselves deeply enmeshed in an intriguing mystery that involves a kidnapping, complicated evil vs. good twin theories, and an attempt on Brandon's life.

Download or read book The Strange Case of Dr Etienne Deschamps written by Christopher G. Peña and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true crime history reveals the story of a deranged dentist in 19th century New Orleans whose obsession with pirate treasure led him to murder. Believing he had magnetic and hypnotic powers, Dr. Etienne Deschamps was convinced he could find the lost treasure of legendary pirate Jean Lafitte. But he needed a young virgin to act as his spirit medium. He chose twelve-year-old Juliette Dietsh, whose immigrant family was dependent on his charity. For months, Deschamps hypnotized, anaesthetized, and sexually molested Dietsh, hoping she would lead him to the treasure. Then he made fatal a mistake. In 1889, Dietsh was found naked and dead from a chloroform overdose in bed next to a distraught Deschamps. Her murder became one of the most notorious crimes in New Orleans history. To some, Deschamps heinous act was deserving of the death penalty, while others believed he was innocent by reason of insanity. This incisive examination of the murder, trials, and newspaper coverage invites readers to rethink this famous case.