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Inn Vermont #5
Murder in the Sand
Sometimes, even on vacation…Murder comes calling.With spring coming to an end, Innkeeper and amateur sleuth, Eloise, has a rare opportunity to take a vacation before the summer tourists arrive in her hometown of Williamsbridge, Vermont to check into the Inn at Pumpkin Hill. She’ll be spending a blissful ten days with her cousin Rebecca on Purple Finch Island, just off the coast of Maine.The island is hosting a music festival, and there’s plenty to do, between long walks on the beach, shopping in the quaint village, and enjoying plenty of fabulous food. But when a member of one of the bands in the festival is found dead, Eloise and Rebecca will have their hands full finding the killer. All the while, Eloise is missing Matthew, who is back home in Williamsbridge.Will she finally get up the courage to say those three little words? Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2021
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July 28, 2021
Eloise was going on a much-needed getaway to meet Rebecca, a cousins she'd been messaging with for months now and was happy to find she got to meet her sister Penny as well. When one of the members of the band Penny's in was killed, Eloise knew she'd be sleuthing away from home whether she liked it or not.
There weren't a whole lot of suspects, but I wasn't sure whodunit. There was a really good twist and an exciting showdown. Eloise got a fun little surprise at the end. I liked her two cousins and hope they come visit Williamsbridge soon! I'm ready to read the next book whenever it comes out.
There weren't a whole lot of suspects, but I wasn't sure whodunit. There was a really good twist and an exciting showdown. Eloise got a fun little surprise at the end. I liked her two cousins and hope they come visit Williamsbridge soon! I'm ready to read the next book whenever it comes out.
April 23, 2023
Great book!!!!
I love this series!!!!
It started Eloise is going to visit her cousins she never met Rebecca and Penny.
She gets invited to "The Purple Finch Folk Festival" to see Penny's band play the next day.
But things start to fall apart when the band is supposed to play in the festival, someone is missing and they need to find her. A couple of band members are suspects, there is more what is happening and Eloise and her cousins have to find out what is going on and why!!!!
Because the police force is not big, and Eloise is close around to all involved.
Check out this book!!! I thought I had it figured out, haha not by a long shot.
You won't be disappointed!!!!!
I love this series!!!!
It started Eloise is going to visit her cousins she never met Rebecca and Penny.
She gets invited to "The Purple Finch Folk Festival" to see Penny's band play the next day.
But things start to fall apart when the band is supposed to play in the festival, someone is missing and they need to find her. A couple of band members are suspects, there is more what is happening and Eloise and her cousins have to find out what is going on and why!!!!
Because the police force is not big, and Eloise is close around to all involved.
Check out this book!!! I thought I had it figured out, haha not by a long shot.
You won't be disappointed!!!!!
July 13, 2022
The setting for the fifth book moves from Vermont to Maine
El and her mother and Mathew are off for a week. El takes her week to go to Maine to meet her cousin for the first time. When she gets to the inn on a Maine island they are staying at she meets her cousin Rebecca who is also a journalist and finds out that Rebecca’s sister Penney, who is in a band, has come also. They hit it off and are having a great time. Penney’s band is performing in a music festival on the beach . Then the murder mystery kicks in. A fun read.
El and her mother and Mathew are off for a week. El takes her week to go to Maine to meet her cousin for the first time. When she gets to the inn on a Maine island they are staying at she meets her cousin Rebecca who is also a journalist and finds out that Rebecca’s sister Penney, who is in a band, has come also. They hit it off and are having a great time. Penney’s band is performing in a music festival on the beach . Then the murder mystery kicks in. A fun read.
July 9, 2021
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Death does not take a vacation as Eloise will soon find out.
Spending time with her cousin was supposed to be relaxing taking the rays and sand on a small island during a music festival.
When a festival band member is found dead the girls will be in the middle of the things as they will hunt down the killer as Eloise will be missing Matthew who is back at the inn.
It is a quick and delightful cozy in the series.
Death does not take a vacation as Eloise will soon find out.
Spending time with her cousin was supposed to be relaxing taking the rays and sand on a small island during a music festival.
When a festival band member is found dead the girls will be in the middle of the things as they will hunt down the killer as Eloise will be missing Matthew who is back at the inn.
It is a quick and delightful cozy in the series.
July 10, 2021
Great characters, an interesting storyline, and a well plotted mystery in this latest addition to this series continue the high bar this author sets for her work.
Ellie is off to finally meet her cousin and vacation on a beautiful island. The scenery is spectacular and there's plenty to do. But when a murder occurs, Ellie is drawn in and can't relax until the mystery of who ended a life is solved.
Ellie is off to finally meet her cousin and vacation on a beautiful island. The scenery is spectacular and there's plenty to do. But when a murder occurs, Ellie is drawn in and can't relax until the mystery of who ended a life is solved.
February 22, 2026
Murder at the Sand zinn Book 5
Eloise arrives on an island to spend ten days with her new found cousin Rebecca. The two cousins enjoy the beach and lots of good food. But on the night of a concert, the younger cousin's band is unable to perform. A love triangle two members of her band are involved in the death of a member. Will Eloise and her cousins find the true killer?
Eloise arrives on an island to spend ten days with her new found cousin Rebecca. The two cousins enjoy the beach and lots of good food. But on the night of a concert, the younger cousin's band is unable to perform. A love triangle two members of her band are involved in the death of a member. Will Eloise and her cousins find the true killer?
July 9, 2021
Way to go!
Another awesome cozy mystery. El meets her cousins on a vacation in Maine and solves Rebecca’s murder. I like this series but what I really like is the stories that surround the inn in Vermont.
Another awesome cozy mystery. El meets her cousins on a vacation in Maine and solves Rebecca’s murder. I like this series but what I really like is the stories that surround the inn in Vermont.
July 23, 2021
Not Quite as Good as the first Four
I did not find this book as interesting as the first 4 books of this series. Although still a decent read. I don't think the setting was quite as good and I missed the characters of Pumpkin Hill. Thus the 4 stars vs. 5.
I did not find this book as interesting as the first 4 books of this series. Although still a decent read. I don't think the setting was quite as good and I missed the characters of Pumpkin Hill. Thus the 4 stars vs. 5.
July 9, 2021
Family reunion leads to murder
Jealousy leads to murder. The story was great and keeps you guessing. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend the series and author
Jealousy leads to murder. The story was great and keeps you guessing. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend the series and author
July 12, 2021
Great book
This is a great series by Thea Cambert. I love the characters and this one was set on the beach so it couldn't get any better.
This is a great series by Thea Cambert. I love the characters and this one was set on the beach so it couldn't get any better.
July 20, 2021
Another awesome book
Really enjoyed reading this book & the series. The setting is beautiful, the characters are great & the writing is fantastic. I look forward to reading more.
Really enjoyed reading this book & the series. The setting is beautiful, the characters are great & the writing is fantastic. I look forward to reading more.
July 31, 2021
I don’t usually like it when authors take characters out of their normal settings but in this case it works.
October 2, 2021
Eloise is off to meet family and get to know them things go crazy. She tries to help out her new found cousins and get them straight so they can move on to more fun.
This series is a great series and very well written. The characters are always fun and entertaining.
This series is a great series and very well written. The characters are always fun and entertaining.
October 10, 2021
Nice to see Eloise get to meet her cousins. The murderer was easy to figure out. I would like to see the story expanded to a reunion with Eloise's cousin's family.
January 24, 2022
Great read
Boy this one really had me stumped for a bit. I did figure it out before the killer was revealed. I look forward to reading the next book.
Boy this one really had me stumped for a bit. I did figure it out before the killer was revealed. I look forward to reading the next book.
November 2, 2022
Great read
I thought the plot had an interesting twist. Took awhile to sort out the new characters. Looking forward to the next installment.
I thought the plot had an interesting twist. Took awhile to sort out the new characters. Looking forward to the next installment.
August 27, 2021
Loved the beach
A new mystery awaits the cousins as they they to figure out how a friend gets killed. Loved the romance too.
A new mystery awaits the cousins as they they to figure out how a friend gets killed. Loved the romance too.
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