Her Ocean Grave by Dana Perry -Crime
Abby is a detective on Martha's Vineyard which is a small island. Her previous posting
was in NewYork until she lost her partner and through her drinking also lost her
husband. She grew up around the Vineyard so it seemed a good place to escape to.
A young woman has gone missing- a young woman from a very wealthy family who
pertains to be close to her but on closer examination knows little about their
daughter. The blood father died in a boat accident when the rest of the occupants
managed to swim to shore- something that has left Samantha- the missing girl-
terrified of water. The man who captained the boat is now working for her step
father who is running the smiley business. Abby thinks there is more going on than
a missing girl and a ransom note which hasn't been actioned. Who is behind all
this and what is the real motive. This is a nice easy read- a cozy crime where
everyone knows most other people in the town but wealth meaning they still
keep themselves to themselves. I liked Abby- she came across well and dealing
with her demons gave her a depth of character. This is written in the first
person from Abby’s point of view which I think works well in this type of
novel.- to me this was a slightly darker- almost- but not quite- cozy crime
type book. A cleverly thought out, enjoyable read- the first of a new series.
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Enclosed by endless beaches and crashing waves, the sleepy little island of Martha’s Vineyard is a place where everyone knows each other’s name and locals can leave their front doors unlocked at night without worry. But everything changes the day that Samantha Clayton leaves for an afternoon bike ride along the cliff tops, and never comes home.
Detective Abby Pearce has the difficult job of interviewing the girl’s grieving mother and silent stepfather. But why can’t they answer simple questions about what Samantha was wearing the day she went missing, or who her friends were? Did her family know her at all?
Then a girl’s bright pink shoe is discovered buried on a local beach. What if Samantha is not the first innocent teenager to be taken, but the latest? Another victim is found dead days later, and the terrified residents demand to know what’s happening to their children. But the killer is already planning his next move and more young lives will be taken if Abby doesn’t figure out what secrets this small town is hiding…
An absolutely unputdownable and nail-biting crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen.
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