Murder by the Seashore

Praise for Murder by the Seashore:
“A good beach read … A quirky take on life, love, and murder.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Cozy mystery writing at its very best.”
—Midwest Book Review

“A perfect launch point for the adventures of bookseller Scarlett Gardner … Full of everything cozy fans expect.”
—First Clue

“A good start to this new small-town mystery series. A solid story, and characters we can care about.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“Cozy fans will love this well-plotted and entertaining mystery.”
—Wonder Women Sixty

“Samara Yew delivers a delightfully cozy series debut. You’ll root for Scarlett Gardner as she fights to clear her name and save her beloved bookstore.”
—Elizabeth Spann Craig, bestselling author of the Village Library Mystery

“Bookstore lovers rejoice! Murder by the Seashore, by Samara Yew, features a spunky heroine, a charming bookshop, and a clever mystery that will keep readers guessing from the very first page.”
—Daryl Wood Gerber, bestselling author of the Fairy Garden Mysteries and Cookbook Nook Mysteries

“A delightful read … mystery readers will want to keep coming back for more.”
—Linda Wiken, author of the national bestselling Ashton Corners Book Club mysteries

“I was hooked on Murder by the Seashore from the first page. Samara Yew’s debut features a likable protagonist, a sneaky mystery and a wonderful supporting cast of characters. I had a lot of fun reading about murder in Oceanside and I look forward to Scarlett’s next adventure!”
—Carrie Doyle, bestselling author of multiple novels

“Samara Yew’s Murder by the Seashore is a page turner! A clever mystery to keep you engaged. A wonderful protagonist you can root for, and a fun cast of characters to guide you through the story.”
—Olivia Matthews, author of the Peach Coast Library Mysteries and Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries

“Sometimes it’s not only shells found in the sand. Murder by the Seashore is a beach-read extraordinaire.”
—Mary Lou Kirwin, author of Karen Nash Mysteries

“Books, the beach, and murder. What more could you want? Murder by the Seashore is a fun new mystery series sure to keep you entertained no matter where you choose to read it.”
—Alex Erickson, author of the Bookstore Café and the Furever Pets mysteries

“The well-drawn setting, characters, and plot kept me turning the pages all the way to the big twist at the end.”
—Sue Minix, author of The Bookstore Mystery series

“A delightful debut about a resourceful bookstore owner who investigates the death of a woman who might be her birth mother while dealing with a suspicious employee and a greedy ex-boyfriend. A perfect summer read!”
—Allison Brook, author of the Haunted Library series

Samara Yew is a cozy mystery author who writes about adorable bookshops and dead bodies. A full-time mom, full-time dog servant, and part-time writer, Samara lives in British Columbia, Canada, where she can often be found watching Psych reruns. Samara loves to travel, especially visiting her husband’s home country of Singapore or donning Mickey ears in Disneyland. She’s a member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers.

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