Death on a Vineyard Beach

Death on a Vineyard Beach by Philip R. Craig, published by HarperCollins on June 1, 1997, is a mystery novel that intertwines crime with personal stakes. The story follows J.W. Jackson, who, while on his honeymoon with Zee Madieras, becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation after thwarting an assassination attempt on former mob boss Luciano Marcus. This unexpected turn of events disrupts their newlywed bliss and leads them back to Martha’s Vineyard, where the threat continues to loom.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of loyalty and danger as J.W. is drawn into a web of intrigue involving gangland rivals and local tensions. With Zee’s safety at risk after witnessing one of the would-be assassins, J.W. must navigate the perilous landscape of both personal and criminal challenges. The book presents a blend of mystery and detective elements, set against the backdrop of Martha’s Vineyard, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. This edition contains 224 pages and is presented in English.
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Bullets and Bouquets
There is no room for murder on a honeymoon.
When J.W. Jackson foils an attempt to terminate former mob boss Luciano Marcus on the steps of Boston’s Symphony Hall, it puts a definite damper on Jackson’s and bride Zee Madieras’s newlywedded bliss’especially when the mayhem follows them back home to Martha’s Vineyard.
A part-time Vineyard resident himself, Marcus wants J.W. to find out who is behind the botched hit’an assignment the laid-back ex-cop can’t refuse, since lady love Zee saw one of the would-be assassins and is now in peril herself. But with everyone from gangland rivals to Wampanoag Indians wishing Marcus harm, keeping the circling island sharks from the kill might be more than J.W. can handle.
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