Sea of Troubles

Annie MacPherson #1

by Janet L. Smith

Elegant Windsor Resort in the Pacific Northwest is up for sale. And Seattle lawyer Annie MacPherson holds power of attorney for the ailing owner. But her suspicions are sharpened when she sees who wants to buy. And when a kidnapping and murder rock the island, Annie discovers that the creepy guests have more to hide than their wallets.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

197 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1991

Reviews

[Linda T]

Janet Smith does an excellent job of capturing the unique flavor of her setting - Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands near Seattle, Washington.

Her main character is well drawn as a capable professional female.

Although there is a romantic element, this is NOT a romance novel and the small romance does not detract from the plot (Thank You!).

The plot is interesting and believable until near the end, when it gets a bit contrived. But overall, very nice.

[Genie]

Seattle attorney, Annie MacPherson, holds power of attorney for the ailing owner of the Windsor Resort on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest. The resort is up for sale and Annie has been notified that a buyer is waiting on location to make an offer. An initial meeting with the prospective buyer and his companion leaves her cold. When the hotel manager tries to pressure her into making a hasty sale, Annie begins to feel uneasy about the situation. Her suspicions are quickly validated when the buyer's companion is kidnapped and murdered. She begins an investigation on her own and soon discovers a guest list filled with greedy, deceitful and vindictive people any one of whom would be capable of murder.

[Trudy Gerry]

I really liked this book it was a great mystery full of twists and turns. I would recommend it as a good read.