Death Washes Ashore
“Death Washes Ashore” by Patricia Skalka, published by University of Wisconsin Press on September 12, 2023, is a mystery novel that unfolds in the aftermath of a devastating storm on the Door County peninsula. Sheriff Dave Cubiak embarks on a journey to assess the storm’s damage when he receives an alarming call about a body found on the beach. As he investigates, he uncovers that the victim was involved with a group of live-action role players, leading him to question the true identities of those around him.
In this edition, readers will follow Sheriff Cubiak as he navigates a web of deception and hidden motives among the local residents. The narrative delves into the complexities of a community where appearances can be misleading, and the line between reality and role-playing blurs. With a page count of 240, this book presents a compelling exploration of mystery and intrigue, inviting readers to join the sheriff in his quest for the truth amidst the chaos of the storm’s aftermath.
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In the wake of a brutal storm that lashed the Door County peninsula, Sheriff Dave Cubiak assesses the damage: broken windows, downed trees, and piles of mysterious debris along the shoreline. He leaves the comfort of his home and heads out into the aftermath, checking in with folks along the way to offer help. His assistant, marooned at the justice center overnight, calls with an ominous message about a body discovered on the beach. When the medical examiner discovers the man didn’t simply drown during the storm, Cubiak searches for answers.
Chasing leads, the sheriff learns the victim directed a troupe of live-action role players living in an ersatz Camelot. In a setting where pretense in the norm, Cubiak must determine if suspects are who they say they are or if their made-up identities conceal a ruthless killer. As tensions escalate among neighbors unhappy about the noise and commotion, the sheriff discovers that more than one person on the peninsula has a motive for murder.
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