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Gulf of Deception
Beach life is killer, literally.
On the cusp of her high school graduation, Lily Harmony needs to figure out how to break it to her lawyer parents that she doesn’t want to follow in the family footsteps--especially with her band in high demand on the Fort Myers beach scene.
But when her father is killed inside his office and their mother accused of his murder, Lily and her estranged sister Annabelle are convinced the police have the wrong person. Clues are hard to come by until a mysterious man hands Lily a flash drive and warns her the information contained on it might get her killed. As Lily works to unravel what the files and pictures mean, a stunning discovery reveals the murderer might be closer than she thought.
With the help of her gamer BFF and maybe something more, Lily and her sister scour the Everglades for connections to her father’s killer. But what they find hidden in the canopy of cypress tress is more dangerous than they ever imagined—a long-lost secret worth millions—and worth killing for.
On the cusp of her high school graduation, Lily Harmony needs to figure out how to break it to her lawyer parents that she doesn’t want to follow in the family footsteps--especially with her band in high demand on the Fort Myers beach scene.
But when her father is killed inside his office and their mother accused of his murder, Lily and her estranged sister Annabelle are convinced the police have the wrong person. Clues are hard to come by until a mysterious man hands Lily a flash drive and warns her the information contained on it might get her killed. As Lily works to unravel what the files and pictures mean, a stunning discovery reveals the murderer might be closer than she thought.
With the help of her gamer BFF and maybe something more, Lily and her sister scour the Everglades for connections to her father’s killer. But what they find hidden in the canopy of cypress tress is more dangerous than they ever imagined—a long-lost secret worth millions—and worth killing for.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2021
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September 14, 2021
Gulf of Deception
by Kelly Hopkins
Pub Date 08 Aug 2021 |
Champagne Book Group
Mystery & Thrillers | Teens & YA
I am reviewing a copy of Gulf of Deception through Champagne Book Group and Netgalley:
Lily Harmony is on the cusp of her high school graduation and needs to figure out a way to tell her lawyer parents that she doesn’t want to follow in her families footsteps especially now that her band is in high demand on the Fort Myers beach scene. But after her Father is killed inside his office and their mother accused of his murder. Lily as well as her estranged sister Annabelle is certain the police have the wrong person. The problem is clues are hard to come by, that is until a mysterious man hands Lily a flash drive and warns her the information contained on it might get her killed.
While Lily works to unravel what the files and pictures mean, a stunning discovery reveals the murderer might be closer than she thought. Lily and her sister scour the Everglades for connections to her father’s killer with the help of Lily’s gamer BFF. What they end up find hidden in the canopy of cypress tress is more dangerous than they ever imagined a long-lost secret worth millions and worth killing for.
I give Gulf Of Deception five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
by Kelly Hopkins
Pub Date 08 Aug 2021 |
Champagne Book Group
Mystery & Thrillers | Teens & YA
I am reviewing a copy of Gulf of Deception through Champagne Book Group and Netgalley:
Lily Harmony is on the cusp of her high school graduation and needs to figure out a way to tell her lawyer parents that she doesn’t want to follow in her families footsteps especially now that her band is in high demand on the Fort Myers beach scene. But after her Father is killed inside his office and their mother accused of his murder. Lily as well as her estranged sister Annabelle is certain the police have the wrong person. The problem is clues are hard to come by, that is until a mysterious man hands Lily a flash drive and warns her the information contained on it might get her killed.
While Lily works to unravel what the files and pictures mean, a stunning discovery reveals the murderer might be closer than she thought. Lily and her sister scour the Everglades for connections to her father’s killer with the help of Lily’s gamer BFF. What they end up find hidden in the canopy of cypress tress is more dangerous than they ever imagined a long-lost secret worth millions and worth killing for.
I give Gulf Of Deception five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
January 20, 2023
Weeks away from graduation, her father is murdered a few feet away from her. Having both parents as lawyers and working in their law firm has given her more maturity than other kids her age.
She has the natural instinct to know when things are not what they seem. She doesn't believe her mother murdered her father and can't understand why the detective won't listen. Time to do her own investigating. With the help of her boyfriend and his friends, she starts investigating. What she uncovers is not nice. When her sister returns home, the constant animosity between them surfaces. They do learn to get on the same page and work together to prove their mother innocent. Who they think is the killer turns out to be an innocent victim as well.
The storyline is compelling and well-written, and the characters are well-rounded and unique in their own way.
I recommend this book.
She has the natural instinct to know when things are not what they seem. She doesn't believe her mother murdered her father and can't understand why the detective won't listen. Time to do her own investigating. With the help of her boyfriend and his friends, she starts investigating. What she uncovers is not nice. When her sister returns home, the constant animosity between them surfaces. They do learn to get on the same page and work together to prove their mother innocent. Who they think is the killer turns out to be an innocent victim as well.
The storyline is compelling and well-written, and the characters are well-rounded and unique in their own way.
I recommend this book.
June 10, 2021
Gulf of Deception is the first in a series. This book is categorized as Young Adult, but this all-grown-up lady thinks you'll find a great read no matter what age you're classified. Ms Hopkins puts you on that beach, in that beach town. Her setting is a character all to itself. The suspense is gripping, and the story is complicated so you can't put it down. I highly recommend this book.
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