Deadly Tides by Mary Keliikoa
Series Name: Misty Pines Mystery Book #2
Genre: Thriller
Release: October 24, 2023
Format: Print, Digital
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?
Dru’s Short Musing:
Sheriff Jax is back and this time he has a lot on his mind while he traverses both his professional and personal life.
From the first page, the author immediately grabbed my attention in this fast-paced and well-written drama that I could not put down until all was said and done . The mystery was executed with precision that kept me immersed in all aspects from the missing person to the discovery of the body to the pool of suspects and to the clues that were swimmingly placed in this tale. The narrative was visually descriptive, putting me in the middle of all the action. The engaging dialogue moved the tale along and kept me in the game. There were a few moments when I thought I had a handle on what was going on and then the author pulled a strategically placed twist that enhanced my reading pleasure. I like that the eclectic cast of characters had a pivotal role in solving this crime. Bonus was Jax coming to terms with the person he is. Looking forward to the next book in this dynamic series.
FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.
Thanks for the musing … this would not have been one I would have read but you’ve made it very inviting. Recovery of all kinds is important to me.