After years of typing up case reports and fetching coffee for her boss at Thurgood Investigations Inc., Sarah Cooper finally retired, trading in her desk job for a cozy life aboard her tugboat in the picturesque town of Shell Bay. But old habits die hard, and when a dead body turns up at the marina, Sarah can't resist the urge to dust off her detective skills and dive into the investigation.
Armed with a lifetime of secondhand sleuthing experience and an insatiable curiosity, Sarah begins to piece together the clues, much to the annoyance of Detective Sergeant Linda Jenkins. As the two women butt heads and compare notes, they uncover a labyrinth of secrets hidden beneath the tranquil surface of the coastal community.
But as Sarah soon learns, there's a big difference between reading about investigations and conducting them herself. From navigating the complex web of small-town relationships to facing down dangerous suspects, Sarah quickly realizes that this case might be more than she bargained for. With each twist and turn, she must draw upon her wits, her courage, and her years of experience in the shadows of Thurgood Investigations Inc. to stay one step ahead of a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.
In Murder at the Marina, Jackie Sharp introduces an unlikely and endearing sleuth in Sarah Cooper, whose retirement plans take a deadly turn in this clever and captivating mystery. With a colorful cast of characters, an idyllic coastal setting, and a generous dose of humor, this debut novel will leave readers eagerly awaiting Sarah's next misadventure. After all, what could possibly go wrong when a retired secretary decides to try her hand at sleuthing?
Murder at the Marina is the perfect addition to any cozy mystery lover's bookshelf, offering a fresh voice, an engaging storyline, and a protagonist you'll want to follow from one adventure to the next. Jackie Sharp's debut cozy mystery is sure to delight fans of Molly Fitz, Hope Callaghan, Bree Baker, and anyone who craves a well-crafted mystery with a charming coastal twist.
