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Sequel to: In the House of the Enemy

Moonshell does not want you here. Remember, moonshells are not sweet and gentle. They are vicious killers..."

Linn Randolph clutched the scrawled warning that shattered her hopes for a relaxed summer vacation at the magnificent coastal mansion, Moonshell.

Bea Carlton's spine-tingling romantic mystery draws you into the fascinating and sometimes dangerous world of the Randolph family.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1986

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Bea Carlton

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Bea Carlton's passion for writing began early in life. High school journalism and English classes received the most attention (and the best grades) from this aspiring writer. Following her instincts, she pursued writing into adulthood. Now a well-established and long-time successful writer, her novels weave a rich blend of mystery, adventure, romance and faith. The fruitful results of her efforts have been 13 published novels and 3 puppetry books and avidly loyal readers. Her books have proved to be immensely popular.

Her first two novels were "best sellers" for the publisher. The first book, In the House of the Enemy, has been recorded on audio tapes for the visually handicapped by the Society for the Blind.

She speaks regularly at various clubs and writers' groups. She periodically writes articles for regional newsletters and magazines.

Serving as a pastor's wife (though husband Mark passed away in May 2011), Bea Carlton found puppetry to be a very effective aid in support of her husband's work. After taking a workshop on puppet making, she was hooked! Using puppets in Bible studies and church meetings, she ended up writing most of her own plays. She draws on her valuable ministry contact with people for inspiration in writing her play scripts. At one time she felt that puppetry would be too difficult to do. She now shares her enthusiasm and experience so that You Can Do Christian Puppets and love it, too!

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December 23, 2025
Revisiting a Childhood favorite

My father worked for a Christian Organizarion and when I would go to work with him in summer days I would dig through the closet of books they had and I found Bea’s books when I was around 10. I even met Bea once at a convention and it was like meeting a hero. It has been so nice to find these on Kindle and revisit the Randolph’s again. I’m going to eBay to see if I can track down a copy of In The Foxes Lair.
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March 22, 2020
I think I've just found me another favorite author! This book kept my attention from minute 1! My favorite things was the strong example of what it means to have Jesus Christ as Lord of your life. Very well done!
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June 20, 2012
These earlier books by Bea Carlton were some of my first Romantic Suspense novels as a teenager. I Loved them!
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