The Sea Turtle Did It
The Sea Turtle Did It by Kay Dew Shostak, published by August South Publishing on June 4, 2020, is a 324-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and family life. The story follows Jewel Mantelle as she navigates her new Southern home on Sophia Island during an unexpectedly early turtle nesting season. Amidst the excitement of turtle monitoring, a body is discovered buried where the eggs should be, prompting Jewel and her friends to delve into the investigation.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and community dynamics as Jewel balances her personal challenges with the unfolding mystery. The narrative explores themes of friendship and the complexities of family life against the backdrop of a small town. With various elements like college antics, political secrets, and environmental concerns, The Sea Turtle Did It offers a cozy mystery experience that invites readers to engage with the unfolding drama while enjoying the charm of beachside living.
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False crawl? Nesting season? Turtle monitors?
Jewel Mantelle is just getting used to the humidity in her new Southern home on Sophia Island when turtle season opens way too early. At least it’s too early according to her friends who volunteer with the Turtle Trackers. Have they really found a sea turtle nest, surrounded by garbage, on a stormy April morning?
It doesn’t seem likely when a body is discovered, buried where the eggs should be.
Jewel has too much on her plate to worry about a false turtle nest. She’s trying to clean up the old house her disinterested, on-the-road husband inherited in Sophia Beach’s historic downtown. But when the body is found to have close ties to one of Jewel’s new friends, her lunch bunch goes to work trying to solve the murder. Between college kids partying on the beach, a senator’s illegitimate child, a lost sketch pad, and warring turtle factions hindering the investigation, it’s a miracle Jewel even has time to try biscuits and gravy.
But she finally did… and she’s a fan.
The Sea Turtle Did It is a clean and cozy beach mystery set in a historic small town. It’ll keep you turning pages well after bedtime and slathering on more sunscreen to get a few more poolside pages in.
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