I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Misty Pines” mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: October 24, 2023
Publisher: Level Best Books
Format: Print, Digital
Name of Series: Misty Pines
Number in Series: Book #2
Genre: Traditional Mystery
Author Website: marykeliikoa.com
Book Synopsis
A missing surf legend. Waterlogged clues. Can he trust his gut instincts to end the wave of murder?
Sheriff Jax Turner is learning to live again. Holding tight to the hope of reconciling with his FBI agent ex-wife, the wary man is determined to keep his focus on his coastal Oregon community. And after a concerned brother requests a welfare check, Jax is troubled to find the absent surf shop owner’s tracks lead to a pool of blood.
Now investigating a potential homicide, Turner chases a tip from his former spouse about a severed foot found on the beach. But when a torrent of leads links the victim to a politician’s son, a jealous competitor, and a get-straight program for youth, the steadfast lawman fears layers of lies and secret agendas will keep him from stopping a vicious killer.
Can he unravel the fatal agenda before he’s the next corpse to wash ashore?
If you like flawed heroes, gritty crimes, and dark twists and turns, then you’ll love Deadly Tides, the chilling second book in Mary Keliikoa’s Misty Pines Mystery Series.
About the author
Eighteen years in the legal field, and an over-active imagination, led Pacific NW native Mary Keliikoa to start writing mystery and suspense. She also admits to being that person who gets excited when called for jury duty. She is the author of Hidden Pieces, first in the Misty Pines mystery series, and the award nominated PI Kelly Pruett mystery series. Her domestic suspense, Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow, will be out June 2024. When not in Washington, you can find her in Hawaii, toes in the sand, plotting her next murder—novel that is.
All comments are welcomed.
Giveaway: Mary is giving away a print advanced reader copy of Deadly Tides. To enter, please leave a comment below. One entry per person and the giveaway is limited to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends April 28, 2023. Good luck everyone!
What a terrific cover! The book sounds very good, too!
Thank you, Kaye! I spent a lot of childhood years at the Oregon coast and I really enjoy revisiting it here in this series!
Sounds like a fascinating story.
Thank you, Sharon!
I’m looking forward to reading!
Thank you! 😍
The cover goes with the title.
The artist did a wonderful job I thought!!
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series, as the first book was awesome. The book’s cover is drawing me in and I’m looking forward to discovering what secrets the ocean holds.
Ah, I’m so glad, Marilyn!! I think you’re really going to like Deadly Tides! Plenty of secrets!
I really enjoyed the first Misty Pines book. Jax has so much to deal with! Keeping my fingers crossed for him.
Thank you, Pat! I’m so glad you enjoyed Hidden Pieces! I definitely throw a lot at poor Jax! But I have a feeling he’s up for the challenges!
Suspense mysteries are one of my favorite genres to read, sounds good!
Mine too, Teresa! I hope you’ll check it out!
Looking forward to reading more about Jax.
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It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Diana!
I love mystery books. Thanks for the chance!
**** WINNER ****
Deadly Ties is Marilyn
Congratulations!