Smile Beach Murder
Smile Beach Murder by Alicia Bessette is a mystery novel published by Penguin on April 4, 2023. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Callie Padget, a former reporter who returns to her hometown of Cattail Island to work at a local bookstore after losing her job. As the anniversary of her mother’s tragic death approaches, Callie becomes embroiled in a new mystery when a recent death at the lighthouse raises questions about the past and the truth behind the events surrounding her mother’s fall.
In her quest for answers, Callie navigates a web of secrets and local gossip, determined to uncover the truth about Eva Meeks, the latest victim. With the help of beloved books and new acquaintances, including a local martial arts instructor, Callie delves into the mystery that intertwines with her own family’s history. As she investigates, she faces growing dangers and must confront her fears, all while racing against time to prevent further tragedy on Cattail Island. This cozy mystery explores themes of amateur sleuthing and the complexities of small-town life.
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From author Alicia Bessette comes an all-new mystery series featuring Callie Padget, a former reporter turned bookshop clerk in the Outer Banks who is pulled into a deadly web of secrets when a mysterious fall at a lighthouse echoes a tragedy from her past.
When Callie is laid off from her reporting job, she returns to her hometown of Cattail Island and lands a gig at the local bookstore—the same one where she found comfort after her mother died.
In fact, the anniversary of her mother’s infamous death is approaching. Years ago, Teri Padget tumbled from the top of the lighthouse. As islanders are once again gossiping about the tragedy, devastating news strikes: the lighthouse has claimed another victim. Eva Meeks, of Meeks Hardware.
The police are calling it suicide, but Callie does not believe Eva jumped any more than she believes her mother did—especially because Callie knows that before her death, Eva had dug up a long-forgotten treasure hunt that could have put a target on Eva’s back.
In Callie’s search for answers, she enlists the help of some beloved books and several new friends, including the handsome local martial arts instructor, Toby Dodge. But when another death rocks Cattail Island, Callie must face her fears alone. As she earns enemies in pursuit of the truth, Callie knows she will either uncover the killer or become a victim herself.
Mystery Writers of America’s Lilian Jackson Braun Memorial Award nominee
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