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Murder by the Seaside: A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel

Author:
Jackie Baldwin
Read by:
Samara Maclaren
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Book
251
Narrator
111
Release Date
June 7, 2023
Duration
10 hours 29 minutes
Summary
“A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



“Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



Portobello, Scotland. Grace McKenna is just back from a hearty breakfast at The Espy seaside pub when a perplexing mystery arrives at her door. Glamorous widow Sylvia Gordon is determined to find the truth about the death of her husband, Paul. Once a local celebrity with supposed psychic abilities, Paul is now the talk of the town after a deadly fall from the tower at a nearby college. The locals believe it was a tragic accident, maybe even a consequence of dabbling too deep into the psychic realm? But Grace has a feeling there's more than meets the eye…



With the help of Tobias Sloan – a dashing English journalist with a keen appetite for mysteries – Grace starts unravelling the puzzle of Paul's last days. As she digs deeper, it becomes clear that plenty of people had reason to want Paul gone. Both his work and home life were rife with long-held grudges… was one of Paul’s trusted friends actually his murderer?



Then, Grace’s search takes a frightening turn when another body is found – this time in the changing rooms of the posh local golf club.



Uncovering a shocking secret linking the two deaths, Grace finds her professional and personal boundaries beginning to blur. She is left to face not only the ghosts of her own past, but also the prospect of a killer stalking the cobbled lanes of Edinburgh. Can Grace uncover the truth before another innocent life is taken?



A totally unputdownable Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Clare Chase and Frances Evesham.



What readers are saying about this book:



'I freaking loved it... a seriously brilliant page turner that will have you hooked from start to finish.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



“I burst into tears at the end of the book; the scene was both shocking and so good! Murder by the Seaside definitely had me hooked, and I cannot wait to read more in the Grace McKenna series…I really liked this book, and I liked the author's writing style. I cannot wait for more books! A 5++ rating!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



'I absolutely loved this book. Kept me gripped on so many levels.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



'I have not been so drawn into a book for a long time. So much so I sat up for two nights reading it.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



“I was hooked on this book from page one, and it never dropped me! A compelling, twisty story with rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Even the very last line of the book came as a complete - and fantastic - surprise. I can't wait to read the next thriller with Grace at the helm. Highly recommended!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



“I’ve found my new favourite series and I’ll be waiting to preorder the next in the series and catch up with Grace and the Gang.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



“Loved, loved, loved this story. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Will recommend to others.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



“Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping! I can't wait for #2 in the hopefully not too distant future. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
Profile Avatar Karen M. Aug 2023

I couldn't stop listening once I'd started. I liked Grace and her motley crew and would be interested in hearing more about their exploits. The author touched on important social and human issues that we are all familiar with: poverty, abuse, addiction, loss, jealousy to name a few. I particularly enjoyed the setting by the bracing Scottish sea and Harvey. Having a chocolate-coloured retriever mix, I smiled, recognising so many of his antics as familiar. The narrator was great!

Profile Avatar Lisa Knight Aug 2023

It was a great book. It would make a very good movie.

Profile Avatar Lia Suzanne W. Aug 2023

Loved it! I enjoyed the views of the sea, the paranormal storyline

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

great book! hard to put down (stop listening) Loved the twists.narrator was fantastic and had a soothing voice.

Profile Avatar Kathy P. Feb 2025

Really good! Narrator is great!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2025

Enjoyed and would recommend.

Profile Avatar NurseAppel Nov 2024

Good book and storyline with a great narrator. Smooth like butter

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2024

An amazing story with an awesome ending!

Profile Avatar Christine P. Aug 2024

if the main character was a former police inspector then I must be a member of the SAS with a grizzly bear as a pet not a large dog who it seems is her reason for living a very pathetic woman amid a decent but long winded story largely spent talking about her dog!

Profile Avatar KHolton Jul 2024

Great twists, not an easy guess to the resolution. Great ending! Narrator did well, I’d follow her.

Profile Avatar Linda B. Jul 2024

This was just meh for me. Felt like it dragged a bit. Classic who dunnit but surprise at the end that I did t see coming.

Profile Avatar Lauren E Jun 2024

Really enjoyed this book. The ending was great and unexpected. Will be looking for more from this author to listen to.

Profile Avatar Erika B. Jun 2024

easy listening, interesting, surprising ending

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

Really enjoyed book, only wish they went a little further at the end.

Profile Avatar Charlotte M. Jun 2024

Wow! The ending was quite compelling. Good story. Enjoyed this book- would recommend it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

Great read! Although I could tell from the start who the 'bad guy' was going to be...

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2024

Lovely story. A very easy listen while driving across country.

Profile Avatar Kelleigh B. May 2024

I really enjoyed it. I’ve already purchased the next one in the series.

Profile Avatar Maree G. May 2024

Lovely story that kept you interested.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2024

I really enjoyed this book. Kept me interested all the way through and the narration was excellent .

Profile Avatar Talib M. May 2024

wonderful!

Profile Avatar Kristina B. May 2024

Great “who done it!” Very layered and complex, and very engaging. Narrator is great as well.

Profile Avatar Lhunny May 2024

Loved this book it had so many different twists and turns I couldn't stop listening.

Profile Avatar Daniela A. May 2024

Not into paranormal books

Profile Avatar Kim P. May 2024

One twist I didn’t see coming, but made sense and a second twist that I saw coming, but was “feel good” satisfying. It’s a little bit heavy feeling. There isn’t much relief from dark themes that run through the book, such as suicide; however, the final message of the book is hopeful, the characters are very believable and the mystery is well conceived. The narrator is not inspired, but good; although, her accent sounds more Irish than Scottish. It is a good voice to represent the book’s heroine. Also, I very much like the heroine’s relationship with her dog, Harvey. Overall, a very satisfying read.

Profile Avatar Kerrie S. Feb 2024

Kept me intrigued.good listeninggood author

Profile Avatar craig specht Jan 2024

this was good and the narrator did a great job!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

Kept me interested. I liked the pace. Good one for commute.

Profile Avatar HelenMac Dec 2023

Enjoyed it a lot.

Profile Avatar NAMRodman Dec 2023

As a serial listener it took me a bit of time to get accustomed to a new set of characters and place. But I liked the people and the story which of course wove personal agendas with the ‘case.’ All in all it was very enjoyable. Yet aI need to say the very ending was so good, I wouldn’t have minded if there was a book two!

Profile Avatar Ruthless621 Dec 2023

This was an absolutely entertaining story, such that I’ll be looking for the others by this author. It wasn’t an obvious mystery so it really grabs the reader and doesn’ty let go until the very end which closes on a beautiful poignant note with one sentence. Wrapped up neatly in a bow. Delightful!!

Profile Avatar Michele J. Nov 2023

Very good recording. I couldn't wait to get back in my car to hear more of the story. Very good narrator. Such a surprising ending. I thought I had figured it all out. I was wrong.

Profile Avatar J R. Nov 2023

Pretty good book, but as I listened over a couple of trips, I kind of had trouble keeping track of the cast of characters. Probably more my fault than the authors. Really enjoyed the reader.

Profile Avatar Mary H. Oct 2023

I usually firce myself through a book butthis one I just can't do it. This book moves way to slow for a mystery. Way to much back story and environmental details that are totally not necessary for the story. The narrator is also very monotone and does nothing to captivate attention.

Profile Avatar Jcoyne811 Oct 2023

Loved it!

Profile Avatar L L. Sep 2023

Quite enjoyable, easy reading/listening.

Profile Avatar Sabra G. Sep 2023

Entertaining mystery. Easy to follow. Narrator good.

Profile Avatar Barb C Sep 2023

A little predictable.

Profile Avatar Susan R Sep 2023

My first Cozy Mystery and I think I'm hooked!

Profile Avatar Joyce I. Sep 2023

I really enjoyed this book. Good plot twists. Kept my interest and that's hard to do.

Profile Avatar Maryellen D. Sep 2023

Loved the characters . Can’t wait for the next book.

Profile Avatar Susan D Sep 2023

Great story, can’t wait for the 2nd one. Left ya hanging

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

Loved this book! I look forward to reading more about Grace and her coworkers in the next book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

I enjoyed this book! Lots of twists and turns. I listened to it nearly all in 1 day.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

I enjoyed this book. Good plot with lots of twists. Loved the setting and the characters too. Looking forward to the next book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

An absolutely superb listen. I found my walks getting longer and longer, couldn’t turn it off. And what a smashing narrator, absolutely brilliant job on all the characters voices. Bravo to both author and reader.

Profile Avatar J M. Aug 2023

Loved it! Very interesting

Profile Avatar Gwen Holder Aug 2023

Very entertaining! I enjoyed it right from the beginning!

Profile Avatar Dave P. Aug 2023

Excellent, couldn't stop listening. Narrator was very good.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

Never could get in to this one.

Murder by the Seaside: A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel

Murder by the Seaside: A completely unputdownable cozy mystery novel

Author: Jackie Baldwin
Read by: Samara Maclaren
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