The snow is deep in Maine’s Busman’s Harbor and the mighty rivers are covered in ice. Snowden Family Clambake Company proprietor Julia Snowden and her mother, Jacqueline, are hunkered down for the winter when a mysterious package arrives—heating up February with an unexpected case of murder . . . Inside the mystery package is an enormous black diamond necklace that once belonged to … belonged to Julia’s great-grandmother and disappeared in the 1920s. Who could have sent it—and why? Julia’s search for clues takes her on a perilous journey through her mother’s troubled family history, from a squabble over the family fortune in “frozen water” to the recent unexplained death of Jacqueline’s long-lost cousin Hugh—who’d been missing and presumed drowned for more than forty years. To protect her mother’s inheritance, Julia must fend off a small army of feuding relatives, solve the mystery surrounding Hugh’s demise, and get back home before the next blizzard buries them all . . .
Praise for Musseled Out
“This cozy series continues to stand out with its exceptional plotting, intriguing storylines, and authentic detailing of the lobstering life.” —RT Book Reviews
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I enjoy all the Maine Clambake books. The family dynamics feel real. For me theses books are a quick escape from drudge and tension of real life.
It’s a cold, quiet February in Busman’s Harbor until Julia’s mom gets a mysterious package in the mail. Inside is a necklace, a family heirloom worth seven figures, that disappeared in the 1920’s. What happened to it all those years ago? And who sent it today? This is definitely a different plot for a cozy, but I really loved it. Yes, there is a murder, but it comes in later and the mystery of tracking down family and the story behind the necklace takes center stage. Honestly, I like the break from the familiar formula. The characters are fun as always, especially the new ones. And I might have cried (in a good way) through the last couple of chapters. Fans of the series will appreciate this one best, but they will love it.
Very disappointing series; save your time.
I have enjoyed this cozy mystery series. Nice location in Maine and running a summer clam bake family business as the setting. I like the main character.
I really like all of this series set in Maine. The characters are interesting and multi-faceted. The town is one that you’d like to visit or live in. This one gave you some more background on some of the side characters which made it fun to read.
A good, easy read!
Love it! Look forward to reading more like it!
I love this series
A well written book with a good plot and some interesting characters. The convoluted family relationships took some concentration to keep straight. Although the storyline wasn’t really realistic, the description of the drive from Boston to Maine during a blizzard was extremely realistic and I happened to be reading that section during a blizzard here in Maine. It made me want to read the rest in the series.
Finished so fast! Couldn’t put it down!
The ending comes quick. It as abrupt.