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Coastal Suspense #5
Dead Storm
As hurricane Norman bears down on the Forgotten Coast, detectives, Skylar Reid and Harvey Baker are tackling their own storm in the form of a series of murders.
If that wasn’t enough, Harvey's drawn into an assault case that hits a little too close to home after his daughter gets caught up with the wrong crowd.
With the clock ticking on when the hurricane will make landfall, and no idea who is behind the killings, the duo may have bitten off more than they can chew.
If that wasn’t enough, Harvey's drawn into an assault case that hits a little too close to home after his daughter gets caught up with the wrong crowd.
With the clock ticking on when the hurricane will make landfall, and no idea who is behind the killings, the duo may have bitten off more than they can chew.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2019
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February 7, 2021
It be three maybe four if had less soap opera
Dead Storm is the same soap opera as the previous books. I think it is twice in the previous three books; it begins with Skylar waking up after a night of drinking with a naked guy who she doesn't know. I'm not interested in my protagonist's sex life. I want a police procedural story, not a soap opera
I enjoy several of the mystery series I read; most are the ones marketed as ‘clean’ and are addictive, and I want to read the next one just as I finish the current one, not so with The Coastal Suspense Series. It is mostly Skylar Reid's soap opera life, a good dose of Harvey's soap opera life, it seems like everyone in stories sleeps around, have lousy marriages. Basically no one I can relate to. It’s more PG-13 sex stories than suspense or mystery.
I understand personalizing your main characters, and PG-13 sex sells, but it actually is more entertaining when the characters personal lives are more in line with my personal life. Maybe I just don’t know 😱I guess, as Emma arose Watts would see it, my humdrum life, and it won’t sell books. But I can relate and care more about the ‘non selling’ when they are and plots that make me want read the next one. Not just read the next one because I’m all caught up on the
I'll probably get caught up to the most current book, but only because I'm not in the mood to search for something else to read. But once I catch up, I won't be anxious for the next book. I will once I get less soap opera and more suspense and mystery.
Dead Storm is the same soap opera as the previous books. I think it is twice in the previous three books; it begins with Skylar waking up after a night of drinking with a naked guy who she doesn't know. I'm not interested in my protagonist's sex life. I want a police procedural story, not a soap opera
I enjoy several of the mystery series I read; most are the ones marketed as ‘clean’ and are addictive, and I want to read the next one just as I finish the current one, not so with The Coastal Suspense Series. It is mostly Skylar Reid's soap opera life, a good dose of Harvey's soap opera life, it seems like everyone in stories sleeps around, have lousy marriages. Basically no one I can relate to. It’s more PG-13 sex stories than suspense or mystery.
I understand personalizing your main characters, and PG-13 sex sells, but it actually is more entertaining when the characters personal lives are more in line with my personal life. Maybe I just don’t know 😱I guess, as Emma arose Watts would see it, my humdrum life, and it won’t sell books. But I can relate and care more about the ‘non selling’ when they are and plots that make me want read the next one. Not just read the next one because I’m all caught up on the
I'll probably get caught up to the most current book, but only because I'm not in the mood to search for something else to read. But once I catch up, I won't be anxious for the next book. I will once I get less soap opera and more suspense and mystery.
May 4, 2019
Great book
If you like mystery and intrigue you will love this book, it’s a series of books but a really great series. I love the beach setting and the raw and gritty emotions of Skylar our heroine. She as tough as they come but her story is heartbreaking and you will want to cheer for her every chance you get. I can’t wait for the next book!
If you like mystery and intrigue you will love this book, it’s a series of books but a really great series. I love the beach setting and the raw and gritty emotions of Skylar our heroine. She as tough as they come but her story is heartbreaking and you will want to cheer for her every chance you get. I can’t wait for the next book!
June 6, 2019
Stormy, Suspenseful Thriller
Emma Rose Watts is very good at using colorful and suspenseful backgrounds for her books. It's not just about the main characters and this is why I always enjoy her writing. Love the location for her Coastal Suspense Series. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
Emma Rose Watts is very good at using colorful and suspenseful backgrounds for her books. It's not just about the main characters and this is why I always enjoy her writing. Love the location for her Coastal Suspense Series. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
August 14, 2019
Breathtaking
I have enjoyed reading this series. I read book 4 quite a while ago so it took me a little while to remember some of the minor characters. The hurricane added an extra edge to the story, also. If you haven't read any of the Coastal Suspense books then I would recommend starting at the beginning. This is a series I could easily read again!
I have enjoyed reading this series. I read book 4 quite a while ago so it took me a little while to remember some of the minor characters. The hurricane added an extra edge to the story, also. If you haven't read any of the Coastal Suspense books then I would recommend starting at the beginning. This is a series I could easily read again!
May 12, 2019
Outstanding series! Highly recommended
Very enjoyable fast reading gripping series.
Highly recommend it you enjoy florida mysteries.
Real life characters lots of believable weather!
Very enjoyable fast reading gripping series.
Highly recommend it you enjoy florida mysteries.
Real life characters lots of believable weather!
May 16, 2019
Story was good. Love the main characters and how she fills in on their personal sides.the typo and misspellings were distracting
Would still recommend reading of you like books with stories based in Florida, with mystery, crime and heroes. not to mention boats and water!
Would still recommend reading of you like books with stories based in Florida, with mystery, crime and heroes. not to mention boats and water!
May 27, 2019
I always enjoy these books
As a Floridian i like reading about our forgotten coast. The atmosphere in the stories is a great part of the story. Short easy to read good entertainment
As a Floridian i like reading about our forgotten coast. The atmosphere in the stories is a great part of the story. Short easy to read good entertainment
June 7, 2019
Skylar Delivers, Fast Paced
Character development progresses , and you can understand what's driving each individual, in this fifth book.
Enjoyed the twists, I'll keep following along.
Character development progresses , and you can understand what's driving each individual, in this fifth book.
Enjoyed the twists, I'll keep following along.
June 9, 2019
This series is great!
Reading one after the other and dreading for the series to end. Characters are interesting and the development of their relationships believable. Start with the first book and I bet you'll be hooked ...
Reading one after the other and dreading for the series to end. Characters are interesting and the development of their relationships believable. Start with the first book and I bet you'll be hooked ...
June 10, 2019
Costal suspence
Loved the characters and the location. Good read! I recommend it for a fast paced adventure. The characters are believable and the forgotten coast is a favorite location.
Loved the characters and the location. Good read! I recommend it for a fast paced adventure. The characters are believable and the forgotten coast is a favorite location.
October 10, 2019
Great series
If you haven't read any of the other books, I suggest you start with the first one. It was the one that hooked me. Even as I finished one, I look forward to the next.
If you haven't read any of the other books, I suggest you start with the first one. It was the one that hooked me. Even as I finished one, I look forward to the next.
July 6, 2021
Awesome
Another awesome book. I love skyler and all the other characters. The storm sure brought back memories of hurricane Michael. This is a good mystery to read this summer. Fixing to start reading the next book in this series
Another awesome book. I love skyler and all the other characters. The storm sure brought back memories of hurricane Michael. This is a good mystery to read this summer. Fixing to start reading the next book in this series
May 30, 2023
another great novel in the series
This series builds on the previous book in the series so read them in order. This is my second time reading the series so they are well done. Recommend them
This series builds on the previous book in the series so read them in order. This is my second time reading the series so they are well done. Recommend them
April 30, 2019
Love this series
Please keep us up on Skylar and Harvey's lives. There's still a lot to be answered. We need to know!!
Please keep us up on Skylar and Harvey's lives. There's still a lot to be answered. We need to know!!
April 30, 2019
Great book
I have read all 5 books and can't wait for the next one to come out. Emma Rose Watts is one of the few authors when I read her books I can put them down.
I have read all 5 books and can't wait for the next one to come out. Emma Rose Watts is one of the few authors when I read her books I can put them down.
May 2, 2019
Another great book!
Do yourself a favor and read the whole series. I have enjoyed watching the characters evolve from one book to the next.
Do yourself a favor and read the whole series. I have enjoyed watching the characters evolve from one book to the next.
May 9, 2019
I love this series.
Reid and Baker are great together. Another really good book, Emma Rose Watts !
I've enjoyed all of the books in this ser6.
Reid and Baker are great together. Another really good book, Emma Rose Watts !
I've enjoyed all of the books in this ser6.
May 11, 2019
Another great book!
5 stars because once I started reading I could not put it down! So enjoy this series! Waiting patiently for the next book!
5 stars because once I started reading I could not put it down! So enjoy this series! Waiting patiently for the next book!
May 17, 2019
Loved the Book
I love reading these books about this forgotten area of Florida. The cast of characters are always entertaining. You never really know what to expect.
I love reading these books about this forgotten area of Florida. The cast of characters are always entertaining. You never really know what to expect.
May 23, 2019
Good story
Once again in this series all ends well glad to see future books in this story line hope all survive...
Once again in this series all ends well glad to see future books in this story line hope all survive...
May 25, 2019
A really good book
Ever one gets better and better if you like good books I recommend these books thank you Emma Rose watts
Ever one gets better and better if you like good books I recommend these books thank you Emma Rose watts
May 30, 2019
Excellent read.
Loved the tension created by the looming hurricane...on top of the thrill of the hunt for a murderer. Fast paced
Loved the tension created by the looming hurricane...on top of the thrill of the hunt for a murderer. Fast paced
June 15, 2019
Best one yet
Best of the series so far. I am anxious to see where the characters go from here. Waiting patiently for the next installment.
Best of the series so far. I am anxious to see where the characters go from here. Waiting patiently for the next installment.
July 15, 2019
Good read
I like to read books set in my home state of Florida. I went to school in Tallahassee and often ventured to the area she writes about. Good read. Easy to follow series.
I like to read books set in my home state of Florida. I went to school in Tallahassee and often ventured to the area she writes about. Good read. Easy to follow series.
July 30, 2019
Good read
Clever plot
Interesting characters
Great locations
Read the other books in the series
Carrabelle is a fun place to visit and fish
Clever plot
Interesting characters
Great locations
Read the other books in the series
Carrabelle is a fun place to visit and fish
August 13, 2019
OK, book finished....
This story was a very windy ride! I am sure my heart rate was elevated while reading this book!
So, now I can breathe again...!
This story was a very windy ride! I am sure my heart rate was elevated while reading this book!
So, now I can breathe again...!
October 26, 2019
Great series
The coastal suspense series is a must read!! Skylar and Harvey keep you wanting more!! I can't wait for the next book
The coastal suspense series is a must read!! Skylar and Harvey keep you wanting more!! I can't wait for the next book
January 13, 2020
Great book! I like this author and hope she will write more thrillers like this one and the previous ones. Thank you for providing me with such good entertainment. Great job!
January 26, 2020
Hurricane Not Realistic!
The author has obviously never been in a hurricane situation. Story was decent, but setting and hurricane were very disappointing.
The author has obviously never been in a hurricane situation. Story was decent, but setting and hurricane were very disappointing.
January 31, 2020
Emma did good
I got in the middle of the series a want to start at book #1, but I must say, good job!
I got in the middle of the series a want to start at book #1, but I must say, good job!
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