Genre: Police Procedural, Thriller
Published by Bookouture
Publication Date: June 2, 2021
ISBN 1800193858 (ISBN-13: 978-1800193857)
ASIN: B091CRDBK2
Pages: 290
Review Copy From: Publisher
Edition: Print/Kindle
My Rating: 5
Synopsis (via GR)
Over the cliff edge, she sees a broken body on the jutting rocks below, the waves crashing all around. She can’t see the girl’s face, which is covered by her long, brown hair. But she knows her. She met her just yesterday…
When Samantha Claymore doesn’t return home after an afternoon bicycle ride on Martha’s Vineyard, Detective Abby Pearce acts immediately. She knows from experience how quickly a lost girl can become a tragedy. Back on the island for the first time since she ran away as a teenager, Abby hopes solving Samantha’s case will make up for her past mistakes… But, as the media swarm and Samantha’s grieving mother joins the search, the police find no trace of the beloved sixteen-year-old—even when a reward is offered for her return.
Trawling through old case files, Abby discovers that Samantha is not the only girl to have gone missing in the small community of Martha’s Vineyard. She’s convinced more could follow, but her team insists there’s no link to be found. Until Samantha’s best friend is found dead at the bottom of a cliff the next day…
After searching Samantha’s bedroom and trawling through the files on her computer, Abby digs into the death of Samantha’s father five years ago at sea, following the trail to one of the island’s most powerful families. The same people who failed to protect Abby the night she was forced to leave as a young girl. Is there anyone left on this quiet island who Abby can trust? Can she find Samantha before more innocent lives are taken?
An absolutely unputdownable and nail-biting crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, and Gregg Olsen.
My Thoughts
Caveat: I’m a big fan of this author’s books, both the Clare Carlson series written by R.G. Belsky and the Jessie Tucker series penned under Dana Perry. Would I enjoy this book, the first in another series, as much as I have all his previous books?
Her Ocean Grave checked off many boxes of what I enjoy in a book.
√ The story flowed, along with the captivating suspense, from page 1 to the last word.
√ The setting description, within the narrative, was so vivid that while sitting on my deck reading, I felt as if I had been transported to Martha’s Vineyard.
√ The characters were both believable and lifelike. I could picture them as they came alive in my mind.
√ Short chapters meant that I would tell myself just one more chapter because the story was so engrossing and then realized I had read 10.
√ Enough twists and turns that had me guessing how this tale was going to end.
√ And just when I thought the case had wrapped up, BAM! I didn’t see that one coming!!
Now to answer my question. YES!!! I definitely devoured this read!!
And what’s more exciting for me now is that I have 3 sequels to look forward to!! No pressure but keep these books coming and make it quick, please!!!!!!
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