Deep Sea Deception: A Beachside Vacation Cozy Mystery Series with Cat and Dog (Shoreline Suspicions Mystery Series)
By Maisy Marple
Dive into murder, intrigue, and conservation in this captivating Florida Keys mystery!
Marine biologist Dr. Nora Thompson arrives in the Florida Keys for a peaceful research expedition, only to discover the body of Walter Simmons, a respected dive shop owner, during her first morning dive. When local police dismiss it as a tragic accident, Nora’s scientific instincts tell her something isn’t right—especially when Walter’s camera and dive log mysteriously disappear.
As Nora investigates, she uncovers an illegal coral poaching operation that Walter may have died trying to expose. Between documenting reef damage and navigating the close-knit island community, she must determine which locals she can trust: the charming dive instructor with late-night activities, the anxious shop assistant with dreams of ownership, the superstitious boat captain who argued with Walter, the polished resort manager with suspicious jewelry, or the powerful developer whose plans Walter opposed.
When Nora’s cottage is ransacked and a threatening note left behind, it’s clear her investigation has stirred up dangerous waters. With a tropical storm approaching and evidence disappearing, she must use her scientific mind to solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Florida Keys, “Deep Sea Deception” combines underwater adventure, environmental conservation, and classic cozy mystery elements in a perfect, clean beach read that will leave you breathless until the final page.
Dive into murder, intrigue, and conservation in this captivating Florida Keys mystery!
Marine biologist Dr. Nora Thompson arrives in the Florida Keys for a peaceful research expedition, only to discover the body of Walter Simmons, a respected dive shop owner, during her first morning dive. When local police dismiss it as a tragic accident, Nora’s scientific instincts tell her something isn’t right—especially when Walter’s camera and dive log mysteriously disappear.
As Nora investigates, she uncovers an illegal coral poaching operation that Walter may have died trying to expose. Between documenting reef damage and navigating the close-knit island community, she must determine which locals she can trust: the charming dive instructor with late-night activities, the anxious shop assistant with dreams of ownership, the superstitious boat captain who argued with Walter, the polished resort manager with suspicious jewelry, or the powerful developer whose plans Walter opposed.
When Nora’s cottage is ransacked and a threatening note left behind, it’s clear her investigation has stirred up dangerous waters. With a tropical storm approaching and evidence disappearing, she must use her scientific mind to solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Florida Keys, “Deep Sea Deception” combines underwater adventure, environmental conservation, and classic cozy mystery elements in a perfect, clean beach read that will leave you breathless until the final page.