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Death on the Dock: A Wharf Rat Mystery
Who knew that living at a marina could be so deadly?Sarah Cooper's tranquil afternoon at Sea Breeze Marina in the sleepy coastal town of Shell Bay is disrupted when a fisherman discovers a partial dead body in a crab trap. The gruesome find not only rattles Sarah and her fellow Wharf Rats but also shatters the dreams of Joseph Jackson, a talented chef who had finally realized his ambition of opening a seafood restaurant on the dock.
As Sarah reluctantly teams up with the skeptical Detective Linda Jenkins to investigate the murder, they uncover the victim's obsession with a decades-old disappearance and a mysterious secret society. The unlikely duo soon realizes that the key to solving the present-day murder may lie in the very cold case the victim was investigating.
Amidst the unfolding mystery, Sarah and the Wharf Rats find themselves entangled in a web of small-town secrets, long-buried lies, and a killer determined to keep the past hidden at any cost. With danger lurking around every corner and a budding romance between Linda and the charming bookshop owner, Alex, Sarah must use her wit and the support of her quirky marina community to expose the dark secrets haunting Shell Bay and bring the ruthless killer to justice.
"Death on the Dock" is a humorous and engaging follow-up to "Murder at the Marina," offering a perfect blend of cozy coastal mystery and culinary delights. This page-turner will captivate readers with its unexpected twists, endearing characters, and the power of friendship and love to overcome even the darkest of secrets. Join Sarah Cooper and the Wharf Rats as they navigate the treacherous waters of murder, mystery, and mouthwatering seafood in this delightful whodunit.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Clare Pooley, Laura Childs, and Agatha Christie, "Death on the Dock" is a must-read for anyone who craves a cozy mystery with a dash of coastal charm and a sprinkle of culinary adventure.
As Sarah reluctantly teams up with the skeptical Detective Linda Jenkins to investigate the murder, they uncover the victim's obsession with a decades-old disappearance and a mysterious secret society. The unlikely duo soon realizes that the key to solving the present-day murder may lie in the very cold case the victim was investigating.
Amidst the unfolding mystery, Sarah and the Wharf Rats find themselves entangled in a web of small-town secrets, long-buried lies, and a killer determined to keep the past hidden at any cost. With danger lurking around every corner and a budding romance between Linda and the charming bookshop owner, Alex, Sarah must use her wit and the support of her quirky marina community to expose the dark secrets haunting Shell Bay and bring the ruthless killer to justice.
"Death on the Dock" is a humorous and engaging follow-up to "Murder at the Marina," offering a perfect blend of cozy coastal mystery and culinary delights. This page-turner will captivate readers with its unexpected twists, endearing characters, and the power of friendship and love to overcome even the darkest of secrets. Join Sarah Cooper and the Wharf Rats as they navigate the treacherous waters of murder, mystery, and mouthwatering seafood in this delightful whodunit.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Clare Pooley, Laura Childs, and Agatha Christie, "Death on the Dock" is a must-read for anyone who craves a cozy mystery with a dash of coastal charm and a sprinkle of culinary adventure.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2024
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About the author
Jackie Sharp
61 books2 followersI am the author of crime fiction novels. I've always loved mysteries and crime.
When I was seven, I read my first Nancy Drew story and was hooked forever.
My first crime series, (written as Jackie Elliott) was inspired by the small fishing communities on Vancouver Island and features the fictional town of Coffin Cove. I moved to Canada in 2004, and married a fisherman. I was captivated by the stories of the coast - some stranger than fiction - and most of my stories, are inspired in some way by the place I call home.
Hell’s Half Acre, the second in the Coffin Cove series was shortlisted for a Crime Writer’s of Canada Award of Excellence in 2022, in the The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery. The series is published by Joffe Books.
I also love to write warm cozy mystery stories, the kind you can read with a large mug of tea and a slice of cake on a rainy afternoon.
The Wharf Rat Mystery series is exactly that - warm, humorous, engaging, with the right amount of twisty mystery to keep you hooked.
When I am not writing or reading, I'm waging war with the weeds in my garden, out on the boat with my husband, or volunteering for the local Maritime Society.
When I was seven, I read my first Nancy Drew story and was hooked forever.
My first crime series, (written as Jackie Elliott) was inspired by the small fishing communities on Vancouver Island and features the fictional town of Coffin Cove. I moved to Canada in 2004, and married a fisherman. I was captivated by the stories of the coast - some stranger than fiction - and most of my stories, are inspired in some way by the place I call home.
Hell’s Half Acre, the second in the Coffin Cove series was shortlisted for a Crime Writer’s of Canada Award of Excellence in 2022, in the The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery. The series is published by Joffe Books.
I also love to write warm cozy mystery stories, the kind you can read with a large mug of tea and a slice of cake on a rainy afternoon.
The Wharf Rat Mystery series is exactly that - warm, humorous, engaging, with the right amount of twisty mystery to keep you hooked.
When I am not writing or reading, I'm waging war with the weeds in my garden, out on the boat with my husband, or volunteering for the local Maritime Society.
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