Genre: Murder-mystery
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.
This is the first book in the Martha’s Vineyard Murders series. The second novel, The Wraith’s Return, will be available later this summer, followed by Widow’s Walk in the fall.
A Chain of Pearls is a top indie mystery and crime pick from Barnes & Noble!
My Review:
“A Chain of Pearls” is an engaging murder mystery by Raemi A. Ray that I couldn’t put down. The story follows Kyra Gibson as she investigates the suspicious death of a journalist on Martha’s Vineyard. Raemi A. Ray has crafted an intriguing plot full of twists and turns that kept me guessing right until the very end.
Ray’s writing style is captivating and really brings Martha’s Vineyard to life. It felt like I was right there with Kyra Gibson as she uncovered secrets and pieced together clues. I also loved the well-developed characters; they felt like real people, which made me all the more invested in the story. I loved the chemistry between Kyra and Tarek.
Overall, “A Chain of Pearls” is a thrilling read and a great start to the Martha’s Vineyard Murders series. If you’re a fan of mysteries or just enjoy a well-written story with intriguing characters, I highly recommend it.
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you, Author Marketing Experts, for providing me with a copy of this book.
Book links:
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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.
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