The real Florida lies far from the interstates, where there are no dancing mice, bikini-covered beaches, or shopping malls. If you listen closely, beneath the cries of hungry gulls and the rustle of wind through the palm fronds, you might hear it whisper its secrets.Lieutenant Evan Caldwell is a man adrift, cut loose from a life he thought he knew. His wife has lain comatose for months, and the … knew. His wife has lain comatose for months, and the accident that put her there has raised questions that she’s unable to answer. Now, with his wife in a nearby hospice, Evan has moved to a boat in the quiet Panhandle town of Port St. Joe, where he works as an investigator with the local sheriff’s office.
Evan’s hopes for peace and solitude are shattered when the current sheriff is found murdered. Worse, Evan’s put in the position of interim sheriff while he investigates the murder of his former boss.
Evan keeps coming up with more questions than answers; questions about what really happened in the dark privacy of the swamp, and questions about what really happened to his marriage and his wife.
As the answers begin to surface, he discovers secrets as deep and twisted as the roots of the ancient cypress trees that litter the landscape – secrets that no one wants revealed.
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I was disappointed with the ending. The author revealed who the killer was but left the reader the wonder what punishment Tommy received.
I enjoyed this so much and have begun the next book in the series. The characters, back stories, story line and wit, combined with a very good who done it, made for a great read.
I really enjoyed the back story coming out slowly, and getting to know the characters as you would a new person in your life. A little at a time. It was filled with strong characters, from all walks of life and I could not put it down! Very good read, and would highly recommend it
A twist for the ending that you will enjoy.
I enjoyed every page in this book. I will certainly buy the next in the series. Great plot that keeps you reading long after bedtime. You wont go wrong buying and reading this great mystery.
I like Dawn McKenna books about the Florida panhandle. I thought it was going to be about the same characters; but not so. Anyway, I get to live vicariously on the coast with a murder to solve. Enjoyed it.
I liked it very much
Nice
I actually really liked this book a lot until the end. It just fell flat.
this was another gem by Mckenna. Unpredictable ending and fast moving plot.
A great read…can’t wait for the next one.