Title: The Wraith’s Return, a Martha’s Vineyard Murders Book 2
Author: Raemi A. Ray
Genre: Mystery
Book Blurb:
Some secrets are safer lost as sea…
London based lawyer Kyra Gibson returns to Martha’s Vineyard and the beach house she inherited for an extended summer holiday. Still reeling from her father’s brutal murder and the role she and the handsome detective, Tarek Collins played in uncovering it, Kyra is hopeful for some peace and quiet. But when a summer squall reveals the wreckage of the pirate ship, Keres, rich with rumored treasure, all hopes of peace are dashed. Conservationists and treasure hunters descend on the exclusive island to lay claim to the ship. When two of the salvagers are killed, Kyra and Tarek’s friend, pub owner and amateur historian, Gully Gould is arrested for murder.
Determined to prove Gully’s innocence, Kyra, Tarek, and reformed playboy Chase Hawthorn team up to clear their friend’s name. But someone wants the treasure for themselves. And with someone willing to kill for it, there is more than just danger lurking along the island’s caves and coves. There is death.
My Review:
Kyra returns to the island for a summer holiday and is lured into a hunt for a pirate ship unearthed by a storm. As her beloved island is overrun by treasure hunters, there’s someone killing off the competition. Can Kyra and Tarek capture the killer before it’s too late? The Wraith’s Return is a suspenseful mystery with a treasure hunting plot, descriptive narration, intense action scenes, false clues, and a large of cast of characters to whip your imagination into a frenzy.
Let’s start with the characters. Kyra is back on Martha’s Vineyard and she’s thrown into life on the island from the time she steps off the plane. Her fish out of water mentality is less than in book one yet she’s still trying to get her footing. Her inner thoughts are insightful, and I connected with her right away. She’s a keen observer and her POV really grabs the reader. Kyra is a wonderful heroine and very enjoyable to read from her viewpoint.
The plot is complex with twists and turns I didn’t see coming. Thanks to Raemi A. Ray’s sophisticated writing, I got caught up in the treasure hunting and discovering the ship. Ray blends the murder investigation with the adventure of the treasure hunt flawlessly. The pirate ship and treasure hunting subplot make this mystery the perfect beach read.
If you’re looking for a mystery to read at the beach, pool, or on vacation, you need to read The Wraith’s Return. One of the best mysteries I’ve read in a long time. I can’t wait for book three.
My Rating: 5++ stars
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Author Biography:
Raemi A. Ray is the author of the Martha’s Vineyard Murders series. Her travels to the island and around the world inspire her stories. She lives with her family in Boston.
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Reviewed by: Nancy