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Cara Mia Delgatto Mystery #8
Ship Wrecked
Cara Mia Delgatto is doing historical research when she visits the House of Refuge, a way station for shipwrecked sailors, on Hutchinson's Island, Florida. But Cara gets a dose of historical reality when another visitor is stabbed—and she's called upon to administer first aid. The subsequent death of the victim weighs heavily on Cara. The police are stymied, but Cara is spunky and determined. Until she finds out whodunnit—and why—she's haunted by the senseless murder.
- GenresMysteryCozy MysteryCozy
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2022
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About the author
Joanna Campbell Slan
164 books859 followersNational bestselling and award-winning author Joanna Campbell Slan was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but she grew up in a small town in Indiana. After graduating from Ball State University with a degree in journalism, she worked as a newspaper reporter, a newspaper ad salesperson, a television talk show host, a college teacher, a public relations professional, and a motivational speaker. In that capacity, she was named by Sharing Ideas Magazine as “one of the top 25 speakers in the world.”
Slan's work has appeared in five of the New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and one of those became a television show. She is the author of nearly 80 books, nonfiction and fiction, including Death of a Schoolgirl, which won the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence.
Joanna's personal essays have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and one was made into a television program on the Pax Network. The college textbook Joanna wrote—Using Stories and Humor: Grab Your Audience—has been praised as an invaluable resource by Benjamin Netanyahu’s speechwriter and endorsed by Toastmasters, International.
RT Book Reviews has called Joanna “one of mystery’s rising stars.” Her first novel—Paper, Scissors, Death—was an Agatha Award finalist. It features Kiki Lowenstein, a spunky single mom who lives in St. Louis. The sixth book in that series will be released Summer 2013.
Kirkus Reviews has said, “Slan’s mysteries are most valuable for the well-developed characters and the issues they raise.” RT Book Reviews has said, “Kiki is so darn entertaining that she’ll keep readers hooked.” A series of short stories featuring Kiki are available on Kindle.
Joanna’s newest series—The Jane Eyre Chronicles—began with Death of a Schoolgirl (Berkley) and continues with the release of Death of a Dowager. The series features Charlotte Brontë’s classic heroine Jane Eyre as an amateur sleuth.
As “Lila Dare,” Joanna has penned the fourth book in the Southern Beauty Shop series—Wave Good-bye.
Joanna is married to David Slan. The Slans live on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Website: www.JoannaSlan.com
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/JoannaCampbel...
Twitter: @JoannaSlan
Slan's work has appeared in five of the New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and one of those became a television show. She is the author of nearly 80 books, nonfiction and fiction, including Death of a Schoolgirl, which won the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence.
Joanna's personal essays have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and one was made into a television program on the Pax Network. The college textbook Joanna wrote—Using Stories and Humor: Grab Your Audience—has been praised as an invaluable resource by Benjamin Netanyahu’s speechwriter and endorsed by Toastmasters, International.
RT Book Reviews has called Joanna “one of mystery’s rising stars.” Her first novel—Paper, Scissors, Death—was an Agatha Award finalist. It features Kiki Lowenstein, a spunky single mom who lives in St. Louis. The sixth book in that series will be released Summer 2013.
Kirkus Reviews has said, “Slan’s mysteries are most valuable for the well-developed characters and the issues they raise.” RT Book Reviews has said, “Kiki is so darn entertaining that she’ll keep readers hooked.” A series of short stories featuring Kiki are available on Kindle.
Joanna’s newest series—The Jane Eyre Chronicles—began with Death of a Schoolgirl (Berkley) and continues with the release of Death of a Dowager. The series features Charlotte Brontë’s classic heroine Jane Eyre as an amateur sleuth.
As “Lila Dare,” Joanna has penned the fourth book in the Southern Beauty Shop series—Wave Good-bye.
Joanna is married to David Slan. The Slans live on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Website: www.JoannaSlan.com
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/JoannaCampbel...
Twitter: @JoannaSlan
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March 15, 2024
Disappointing
I usually enjoy the Cara Mia Delgatto books more.
I found this one to be repetitive, the same back stories for the characters were repeated again and again, it felt like the book needed to meet a word count and a deadline- rather than writing more new content the author went over old ground repeatedly.
Having said that I did still enjoy the storyline but it felt rushed, especially the ending.
I usually enjoy the Cara Mia Delgatto books more.
I found this one to be repetitive, the same back stories for the characters were repeated again and again, it felt like the book needed to meet a word count and a deadline- rather than writing more new content the author went over old ground repeatedly.
Having said that I did still enjoy the storyline but it felt rushed, especially the ending.
March 19, 2024
The Sea 🌊 Brings Them Forth!
Shipwrecked
Cara Mia Delgado book 8
I really enjoyed this book. The historical facts that Ms Slan Came up with was very interesting.
The crafts at the treasure chest have are always amazing to me. I wish that she would write a book about all of them.
In this book Halloween is approaching! Well, and day of the dead, which Cara learns a lot about from a Mexican teenager knows more than she does about it
Her team is busy coming up with Halloween ideas. Honora wants to do a miniature of the nearby House of Refuge for sailors.
So off, Cara goes to take some pictures. Once there she finds it fascinating and taking more than she thought as she’s leaving, the docent, Adeline, Asks her to stay until her husband comes as they go and lock up the museum. But, the door won’t open. Adeline says the ghost must be playing a prank again! But they both hear moaning, and get worried about what it is.
I enjoyed all the Halloween ideas and the Comadre that the group has. What I don’t enjoy is a rehashing of the whole series basically. I guess the author is doing this so that anyone can read any book anytime. The problem is for us that enjoy the books and read them one after another it’s repetitive. I know all about Dan from the previous books. I don’t need to learn more about him as it’s already been said so I end up skipping quite a lot of the book because it’s repetitive information.
That said, there’s always something new in each book.
Shipwrecked
Cara Mia Delgado book 8
I really enjoyed this book. The historical facts that Ms Slan Came up with was very interesting.
The crafts at the treasure chest have are always amazing to me. I wish that she would write a book about all of them.
In this book Halloween is approaching! Well, and day of the dead, which Cara learns a lot about from a Mexican teenager knows more than she does about it
Her team is busy coming up with Halloween ideas. Honora wants to do a miniature of the nearby House of Refuge for sailors.
So off, Cara goes to take some pictures. Once there she finds it fascinating and taking more than she thought as she’s leaving, the docent, Adeline, Asks her to stay until her husband comes as they go and lock up the museum. But, the door won’t open. Adeline says the ghost must be playing a prank again! But they both hear moaning, and get worried about what it is.
I enjoyed all the Halloween ideas and the Comadre that the group has. What I don’t enjoy is a rehashing of the whole series basically. I guess the author is doing this so that anyone can read any book anytime. The problem is for us that enjoy the books and read them one after another it’s repetitive. I know all about Dan from the previous books. I don’t need to learn more about him as it’s already been said so I end up skipping quite a lot of the book because it’s repetitive information.
That said, there’s always something new in each book.
May 11, 2023
continuity!!
I really like this series and want to keep reading the books. That said, the continuity errors drive me crazy! So many things are out of whack with the timeline, her relationship with Dan, it being Christmas last book and Halloween this one. And they just had Halloween in the last one or the one prior.
Someone needs to be reading these for continuity before they are published. It really sabotages the writing and the storyline which are both enjoyable!
I really like this series and want to keep reading the books. That said, the continuity errors drive me crazy! So many things are out of whack with the timeline, her relationship with Dan, it being Christmas last book and Halloween this one. And they just had Halloween in the last one or the one prior.
Someone needs to be reading these for continuity before they are published. It really sabotages the writing and the storyline which are both enjoyable!
December 28, 2022
Loved the latest Cara book. All the time I was reading it, I could only imagine what a great TV movie series it would be. I love Cara’s heart, as she “collects” yet another team member to her store. The murder mystery was different. Want to learn more about the museum, too.
Thanks to one of my favorite authors.
Thanks to one of my favorite authors.
January 24, 2023
Mixed Feelings
There were several story lines going on in this book. At times I felt that I was reading a different book, or that the main story was lost among the others. A lot of reminiscing connecting Dan’s current presence, a rude detective at the murder scene, Cara’s sister added in the background, a new employee; a lot to take in.
There were several story lines going on in this book. At times I felt that I was reading a different book, or that the main story was lost among the others. A lot of reminiscing connecting Dan’s current presence, a rude detective at the murder scene, Cara’s sister added in the background, a new employee; a lot to take in.
May 21, 2023
Terrible
I'm one who typically reads books to the end even if I'm not enjoying it. I endured this series and hated how the author retells details over and over. I came to hate Cara who was a contradiction and a bit if a narcissist. This series is boring and literally sucks. Don't waste tour time!
I'm one who typically reads books to the end even if I'm not enjoying it. I endured this series and hated how the author retells details over and over. I came to hate Cara who was a contradiction and a bit if a narcissist. This series is boring and literally sucks. Don't waste tour time!
December 18, 2023
Fun read
These books are great. A mystery but with lots of fun going on as Cara investigates. I love the stuff they come up with to sell in the store. In this book we learned about salvaging shipwrecks and food and traditions associated with day of the dead. Always something interesting in these books.
These books are great. A mystery but with lots of fun going on as Cara investigates. I love the stuff they come up with to sell in the store. In this book we learned about salvaging shipwrecks and food and traditions associated with day of the dead. Always something interesting in these books.
September 7, 2023
the best yet
This book held my attention better than the two prior in the series. Lots of information about the east Florida coast, flamingoes and the Spanish Day of the Dead. Hopefully it was factual as far as the history is concerned.
This book held my attention better than the two prior in the series. Lots of information about the east Florida coast, flamingoes and the Spanish Day of the Dead. Hopefully it was factual as far as the history is concerned.
December 18, 2023
love Cara Mia
I love these books. I had downloaded book o when I realized I hadn’t read book 8. It is a great book. Lots of interesting facts about flamingos, the Hispanic day of the dead, oh and brain cancer. Love these
I love these books. I had downloaded book o when I realized I hadn’t read book 8. It is a great book. Lots of interesting facts about flamingos, the Hispanic day of the dead, oh and brain cancer. Love these
January 15, 2024
The many facets of life
This is a love story that also includes the many different details of life. No just the fancy dates and the occasional trip. It shows how many bends and turns you have to navigate through with the hope of finding the right person.
This is a love story that also includes the many different details of life. No just the fancy dates and the occasional trip. It shows how many bends and turns you have to navigate through with the hope of finding the right person.
March 22, 2024
Ship Wrecked was another good read by Joanna Campbell Slan. I am enjoying the series a lot. Cara Mia, her family and friends provide hours of enjoyment. This story also had a lot of historical information that was very interesting. I highly recommend this book and the series.
May 16, 2024
details are not believable
I’m sorry, but after running my own business for 40 years this story just isn’t believable. The cops couldn’t be that stupid either. I’m sorry I read it to the end.
I’m sorry, but after running my own business for 40 years this story just isn’t believable. The cops couldn’t be that stupid either. I’m sorry I read it to the end.
December 26, 2022
Ship wrecked
Too much Halloween. I hate Halloween. It is a slap in our God's face. To honor his enemies in a nation that calls itself Christian is terrible.
Too much Halloween. I hate Halloween. It is a slap in our God's face. To honor his enemies in a nation that calls itself Christian is terrible.
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