Sunset and Suspects
(2025)(A book in the Shoreline Suspicions Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
When paradise becomes deadly, it takes a mindful eye to uncover the truth.
Yoga instructor Zoe Jackson arrives at Hawaii's exclusive Serenity Bay Resort with simple expectations: teach some sunrise yoga, lead sunset meditation, and enjoy a peaceful two-week stay with her intuitive Siamese cat, Karma. But when wealthy investor Victor Reynolds is found dead during a beach party moments after announcing his plans to transform the wellness retreat into a luxury casino, Zoe's relaxing working vacation takes a murderous turn.
With the local detective impressed by her observant nature, Zoe finds herself unofficially investigating the case. As she moves through the resort's beautiful grounds, she discovers that paradise hides darker secrets than she ever imagined—unauthorized supplements, financial fraud, and personal vendettas.
Everyone had a reason to want Victor dead. The holistic doctor with questionable credentials Victor threatened to expose. The wellness influencer being blackmailed over her fraudulent follower numbers. The stressed tech executive whose company Victor was poised to take over. The charming activities director with a mysterious past in chemistry. The poised retreat coordinator with financial irregularities to hide. When the power went out during the beach party, someone took advantage of the darkness to ensure Victor would never implement his plans. But who?
With her mindfulness training and Karma's uncanny ability to discover crucial clues, Zoe must untangle a web of motives and lies before the killer strikes again. As she leads a meditation session designed to reveal hidden truths, Zoe discovers that in paradise, the line between serenity and deadly desperation is as thin as the Hawaiian breeze.
Perfect for fans of culinary cozies, pet detective mysteries, and vacation whodunits, "Sunset and Suspects" combines breathtaking Hawaiian scenery with clever clues and a puzzling murder that only a mindful sleuth could solve.
Genre: Mystery
Yoga instructor Zoe Jackson arrives at Hawaii's exclusive Serenity Bay Resort with simple expectations: teach some sunrise yoga, lead sunset meditation, and enjoy a peaceful two-week stay with her intuitive Siamese cat, Karma. But when wealthy investor Victor Reynolds is found dead during a beach party moments after announcing his plans to transform the wellness retreat into a luxury casino, Zoe's relaxing working vacation takes a murderous turn.
With the local detective impressed by her observant nature, Zoe finds herself unofficially investigating the case. As she moves through the resort's beautiful grounds, she discovers that paradise hides darker secrets than she ever imagined—unauthorized supplements, financial fraud, and personal vendettas.
Everyone had a reason to want Victor dead. The holistic doctor with questionable credentials Victor threatened to expose. The wellness influencer being blackmailed over her fraudulent follower numbers. The stressed tech executive whose company Victor was poised to take over. The charming activities director with a mysterious past in chemistry. The poised retreat coordinator with financial irregularities to hide. When the power went out during the beach party, someone took advantage of the darkness to ensure Victor would never implement his plans. But who?
With her mindfulness training and Karma's uncanny ability to discover crucial clues, Zoe must untangle a web of motives and lies before the killer strikes again. As she leads a meditation session designed to reveal hidden truths, Zoe discovers that in paradise, the line between serenity and deadly desperation is as thin as the Hawaiian breeze.
Perfect for fans of culinary cozies, pet detective mysteries, and vacation whodunits, "Sunset and Suspects" combines breathtaking Hawaiian scenery with clever clues and a puzzling murder that only a mindful sleuth could solve.
Genre: Mystery
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