THE CHANNEL ISLANDS CHRISTMAS MURDER: A BRAND-NEW addictive seaside village British cozy mystery (The Gull Bay Mysteries Book 8)
By ASHLEY CAIN
Welcome to Gull Bay — a picture-postcard harbour village in the Channel Islands where the sea sparkles, the cakes are legendary, and secrets lie buried beneath the golden sand.
Meet April Hart. Gull Bay resident, café owner . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth.
It’s nearly Christmas, and April is back home after six weeks away planning a TV cookery show.
She’s delighted to find the little harbour transformed into a glittering Christmas market — wooden cabins strung with fairy lights, an ice rink, and a giant tree outside the village’s cosy pub.
But the festive magic soon turns deadly when a local reporter is crushed beneath a stack of fallen timber — identified only by her sequinned Christmas-tree earrings.
The police think it a tragic accident, but April’s not convinced.
Then the market claims its second victim . . . and the evidence points straight to April as the killer.
Her reputation on the line, April must unwrap the truth before the murderer strikes again — because in Gull Bay this December, not everything waiting under the tree is a gift.
Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Fiona Leitch, the Rev Richard Coles, M.C. Beaton, Lucy Connelly and Ellery Adams.
Each book in the series includes a delicious recipe or two, for hungry readers who’d like to try some of the café’s mouthwatering menu!
READERS LOVE THE GULL BAY COZY MYSTERIES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great storyline that had plenty of twists and turns. Lots of interesting characters. Looking forward to reading more.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Keeps you guessing all the way through. Can’t wait to start the next one.’ Amazon Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nice easy read. Really enjoyed this book and its characters.’ Eleanor J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great holiday read. Love all the characters, the humour and storyline. Looking forward to April’s next adventure on beautiful Gull Bay’ Baz b.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great book! Lots of twists & turns.’ reikirev
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists and turns, motive and madness, and decadent cupcake recipes that make you want to head straight to the kitchen and turn on the oven.’ Jeannie
Meet the sleuth
Twentysomething April Hart never planned to become a café owner — let alone a sleuth. But when her grandma left her a rundown seaside café in her will, she packed up her bags and left her home in Manchester for a new adventure. She soon discovers that running a café in a harbourside village comes with more mysteries than menu specials . . . but she’s always determined to solve the case and make sure justice is served in time for tea.
The setting
April lives in Gull Bay in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands — even though it’s only five miles wide! A steep, winding lane lined with granite cottages leads down to the golden shore. There you’ll find the beachside Sea Breeze Café, where April’s undoubtedly busy serving tea and cake. Walk further along the harbour, to visit quirky independent shops. Remember to buy some locally-caught fish — and pause to breathe in the fresh sea air! But don’t be fooled by the calm. In Gull Bay, even the quietest streets can be hiding secrets, just waiting to rise with the tide . . .
Welcome to Gull Bay — a picture-postcard harbour village in the Channel Islands where the sea sparkles, the cakes are legendary, and secrets lie buried beneath the golden sand.
Meet April Hart. Gull Bay resident, café owner . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth.
It’s nearly Christmas, and April is back home after six weeks away planning a TV cookery show.
She’s delighted to find the little harbour transformed into a glittering Christmas market — wooden cabins strung with fairy lights, an ice rink, and a giant tree outside the village’s cosy pub.
But the festive magic soon turns deadly when a local reporter is crushed beneath a stack of fallen timber — identified only by her sequinned Christmas-tree earrings.
The police think it a tragic accident, but April’s not convinced.
Then the market claims its second victim . . . and the evidence points straight to April as the killer.
Her reputation on the line, April must unwrap the truth before the murderer strikes again — because in Gull Bay this December, not everything waiting under the tree is a gift.
Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Fiona Leitch, the Rev Richard Coles, M.C. Beaton, Lucy Connelly and Ellery Adams.
Each book in the series includes a delicious recipe or two, for hungry readers who’d like to try some of the café’s mouthwatering menu!
READERS LOVE THE GULL BAY COZY MYSTERIES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great storyline that had plenty of twists and turns. Lots of interesting characters. Looking forward to reading more.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Keeps you guessing all the way through. Can’t wait to start the next one.’ Amazon Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nice easy read. Really enjoyed this book and its characters.’ Eleanor J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great holiday read. Love all the characters, the humour and storyline. Looking forward to April’s next adventure on beautiful Gull Bay’ Baz b.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great book! Lots of twists & turns.’ reikirev
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists and turns, motive and madness, and decadent cupcake recipes that make you want to head straight to the kitchen and turn on the oven.’ Jeannie
Meet the sleuth
Twentysomething April Hart never planned to become a café owner — let alone a sleuth. But when her grandma left her a rundown seaside café in her will, she packed up her bags and left her home in Manchester for a new adventure. She soon discovers that running a café in a harbourside village comes with more mysteries than menu specials . . . but she’s always determined to solve the case and make sure justice is served in time for tea.
The setting
April lives in Gull Bay in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands — even though it’s only five miles wide! A steep, winding lane lined with granite cottages leads down to the golden shore. There you’ll find the beachside Sea Breeze Café, where April’s undoubtedly busy serving tea and cake. Walk further along the harbour, to visit quirky independent shops. Remember to buy some locally-caught fish — and pause to breathe in the fresh sea air! But don’t be fooled by the calm. In Gull Bay, even the quietest streets can be hiding secrets, just waiting to rise with the tide . . .