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BOOK INFO
Title: Murder by the Sea
Author: Kathleen Bridge
Publisher: Lyrical Underground
Publish Date: May 21, 2019
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: A By the Sea Mystery #3
My Rating: 4/5
BOOK BLURB
When a murderer crashes a masquerade ball, it’s up to Liz to unmask the killer…
It’s been quite a year for novelist Liz Holt. She’s overcome a lot and is finally feeling at peace with her new life at her family’s hotel, the Indialantic by the Sea, on the beautiful barrier island of Melbourne Beach, Florida. She’s exactly where she needs to be to ring in the New Year at the Florida Writes Literary Masquerade Ball.
But when her ex-boyfriend surprises her at the ball, she can’t disguise her anger, and the two engage in a very public argument. Naturally, after her ex is found dead on the hotel grounds, shot through the heart, Liz tops the suspect list. With the help of family and friends, she needs to clear her name before the real killer waltzes away scot-free…
MY REVIEW
Liz and friends are celebrating New Year’s Eve with a masquerade ball. When Liz’s ex-boyfriend shows up at the ball, Liz is surprised and angry with his arrival. Even more surprising is his sudden demise, and Liz is the primary suspect. Fortunately, Liz has some good friends to help sleuth and discover the truth.
Murder by the Sea is the third book in A By the Sea Mystery series by Kathleen Bridge. I recommend reading this series in order, starting with Death by the Sea. There are a number of characters, and their relationships progress through the series.
This is a highly entertaining cozy mystery. Quirky characters in a fun and light read. I especially enjoyed the masquerade ball of literary characters and the talk of favorite sleuths, including Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew. A recommended read for fans of cozy mysteries.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Books in the By the Sea Mystery Series:
- Death by the Sea
- A Killing by the Sea
- Murder by the Sea
- Evil by the Sea
- Buried by the Sea