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The Turtle Mound Murder (Daffodils, Bk 1)
The Turtle Mound Murder - Daffodils, Bk 1 Author:Mary Clay In the 1st book in the DAFFODILS Mystery series, we are introduced to long-time friends and sorority sisters Penny Sue, Ruthie, and Leigh. All are divorced, and members of the exclusive Daffodils club (divorced and finally free of deceitful, insensitive, licentious scum). Leigh is recovering from her recent divorce, and goes to New Smyrna Beach ... more »with her two friends to escape her troubles and clear her mind. The ladies stay in Penny Sue's father's condo on the beach, and settle in for a nice vacation full of sun, sand, relaxation, and (hopefully) good karma.
Things quickly go awry when they find themselves in the midst of an argument between a group member trying to save hatchling turtles, and a man who seems intent on disturbing the protected turtle nests. Waving her gun and firing shots into the sand, Penny Sue quickly puts an end to the argument. However, it is just the beginning of the run-ins that she, Ruthie, and Leigh have with the police during their stay. Their troubles only escalate the morning that Leigh stumbles over the dead body of the turtle-hater on the beach. The ladies quickly turn into suspects, and they begin to investigate the murder to clear their own names. While planning a party to introduce themselves to their neighbors, purifying bad spirits, and dodging stalkers, these gritty ladies find that their enduring friendship can conquer all.« less
A bit simple, and not as polished as some books, but a fun little mystery set in a seaside town. Three former sorority sisters meet at their old hangout, and get involved in a murder mystery.