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Murder by the Seaside

A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel

Description of book

“A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Portobello, Scotland. Grace McKenna is just back from a hearty breakfast at The Espy seaside pub when a perplexing mystery arrives at her door. Glamorous widow Sylvia Gordon is determined to find the truth about the death of her husband, Paul. Once a local celebrity with supposed psychic abilities, Paul is now the talk of the town after a deadly fall from the tower at a nearby college. The locals believe it was a tragic accident, maybe even a consequence of dabbling too deep into the psychic realm? But Grace has a feeling there's more than meets the eye…

With the help of Tobias Sloan – a dashing English journalist with a keen appetite for mysteries – Grace starts unravelling the puzzle of Paul's last days. As she digs deeper, it becomes clear that plenty of people had reason to want Paul gone. Both his work and home life were rife with long-held grudges… was one of Paul’s trusted friends actually his murderer?

Then, Grace’s search takes a frightening turn when another body is found – this time in the changing rooms of the posh local golf club.

Uncovering a shocking secret linking the two deaths, Grace finds her professional and personal boundaries beginning to blur. She is left to face not only the ghosts of her own past, but also the prospect of a killer stalking the cobbled lanes of Edinburgh. Can Grace uncover the truth before another innocent life is taken?

A totally unputdownable Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Clare Chase and Frances Evesham.

What readers are saying about this book:

"I freaking loved it... a seriously brilliant page turner that will have you hooked from start to finish." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I burst into tears at the end of the book; the scene was both shocking and so good! Murder by the Seaside definitely had me hooked, and I cannot wait to read more in the Grace McKenna series…I really liked this book, and I liked the author's writing style. I cannot wait for more books! A 5++ rating!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I absolutely loved this book. Kept me gripped on so many levels." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I have not been so drawn into a book for a long time. So much so I sat up for two nights reading it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I was hooked on this book from page one, and it never dropped me! A compelling, twisty story with rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Even the very last line of the book came as a complete - and fantastic - surprise. I can't wait to read the next thriller with Grace at the helm. Highly recommended!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I’ve found my new favourite series and I’ll be waiting to preorder the next in the series and catch up with Grace and the Gang.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Loved, loved, loved this story. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Will recommend to others.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping! I can't wait for #2 in the hopefully not too distant future. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐