The Beach Trees is an intriguing and engaging read. I couldn't put it down! The family history that Julie investigates is gripping-a very intense whodunit. Miss Aimee's story is compelling and I'm so glad that Karen shared it with us. Her (White's) description of the Gulf Coast is phenomenal! I have lived in the South all my life, but never felt the intensity of hurricane season until reading this book. I have always wondered why people chose to build, and rebuild, in the areas devastated by hurricane forces-and now I understand. Karen White does a magnificent job in detailing the sights, sounds, and emotions of Gulf Coast life. I highly recommend this book for beach bags and library shelves. Don't miss this one....it's a great story!!