Murder for Neptune's Trident: A Tropical Tangle of Murder and Mystery

· Citrus Beach Mystery Book 1 · Sun, Sand & Stories Publishing LLC
4.5
87 reviews
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About this ebook

 Welcome to Citrus Beach! Where the balmy breezes carry secrets as potent as the tangerine sunsets.

Under the ever-watchful eye of the Floridian sun, where retirees come to play bingo and tourists leave with sunburned noses, lies a little mystery that's about to cause a big stir. "Murder for Neptune's Trident" isn't your average beach read—it's the kind of book that sneaks up on you like a seagull eyeing your lunch.

Enter Megan Cassidy, a local businesswoman whose to-do list never included "solve a murder," yet here she is, doing just that. Her weapon of choice? A sharp wit and sharper intuition, both of which come in handy when she's trying to keep her family and friends from turning her investigation into a circus.

Aiden Tory, an FBI consultant with a mind as complex as a hurricane tracking map, becomes Megan's partner in crime-solving. Together, they're digging up clues with the dogged determination of a tourist hunting for seashells.

And speaking of dogs, Barney is the four-legged secret weapon with a bark as revealing as a tell-all autobiography. He might not know much about detective work, but he knows something's up, and his loyalty to Megan is second to none—especially when there are treats involved.

As our unlikely trio peels back layers of this coastal conundrum, they find that the roots of this mystery stretch back decades, entangled in a secret history that could rewrite the town's postcards.

In "Neptune's Trident," the laughs are as abundant as the sunshine, but don't let the breezy humor fool you—there's a serious puzzle at the heart of this beach town. Can Megan and her crew crack the case before the tide washes away the secrets of the past?  Slather on your sunscreen and get ready to crack a smile—and perhaps the case—under the shade of your beach umbrella.

 

 

Ratings and reviews

4.5
87 reviews
Elaine Dayton
August 5, 2022
Despite the tendency to leave off an s or forget a small word: an ; a; the, for example, this was a very enjoyable book. A good plot, unusual professional life, unexpected ending and good character development are all here. Enjoy.
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Sufyaan Shafeek
April 12, 2019
the first book I have ever come across which had hardly anything to do with sex and lust. Wasn't a great read and all but felt good after reading.
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Linda Graham
January 5, 2023
I really enjoyed the story but I had a hard time getting past the poor editing related to incorrect word usage and grammatical errors.
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About the author

Victoria writes the cozy mystery series Citrus Beach Mysteries. The series is filled with small town feeling and her charactor, Barney adds sweet humor. Romance is heating up in the tropics, too.

She also has a "clean Chic Lit" series (Sister Station), and currently she is working on a new paranormal mystery series (Storm Voices).

Victoria can often be found writing from her south Florida home, looking into her garden, watching the birds and squirrels fight over their next meal, while she writes. Her two cats, Miss Marple and Fletch, often join her at the desk and each has their assigned spot. Victoria's not sure they are there to supervise her writing or watch the birds.

Victoria and her husband of 35 years share a love of gardening, and together they have written a gardening handbook for Florida gardeners.

With her son away at college the house gets quiet, but that gives Victoria plenty of time to dream up the next story.

Until then, you can read any of her current titles in the Citrus Beach Mystery series or the Sister Station series. And watch for the release of the Storm Voices series.

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