Title: The Wraith’s Return, a Martha’s Vineyard Murders Book 2
Author: Raemi A. Ray
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Tule Publishing, Inc.
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.
Excerpt:
“Flight attendants, prepare for landing.”
Kyra Gibson jerked awake, startled by the pilot’s staticky voice over the comms system. She hadn’t meant to doze off on the short flight from New York’s JFK Airport to Martha’s Vineyard. She peeked out her window, hoping for a glimpse of the tiny New England island that would be her home for the next several months, but she could only see miles and miles of the Atlantic Ocean’s white-capped waves.
A pathetic mew drew her attention to her travel companion, crammed into the largest cat carrier she could find. His bottle green eyes stared up at her. Kyra reached down to scratch his snowy ears through the carrier flap and was awarded a toothy yawn.
“We’ll be there shortly, Cronkers,” she crooned, trying to soothe the hell spawn she’d inherited from her father along with his island home.
The plane gave a shudder as the landing gear descended. It dipped and banked. Kyra sucked in a breath and clutched the armrests. Bloody hell, I hate flying. In truth, flying didn’t bother her much, but she found the taking off and landing parts … unpleasant. Her stomach flip-flopped. She unfolded the newspaper and scanned the headlines in an attempt to distract herself from the turbulent descent.
No good news. Political disruption, Russia being Russia, stock market volatility, a violent environmental protest in Florida. A blurb caught her eye and her lips stretched into a soft smile. It was an article about the return of a rare bird to Cape Cod and the Islands, and the influx of bird watchers.
“Are you here to see the petrels?”
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August 22, 2024 @ 3pm EST
Giveaway and Giveback:
(Announced on Aug 22, 2024)
To celebrate the release of The Wraith’s Return, I’m giving away a $75 USD Gift Card to Amazon and an e-copy of the book as well as a matching $75 Donation to your choice of Martha’s Vineyard Charity (below).
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4 Charities
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.
Felix Neck is a nature preserve not far from where I stay on the island. It’s beautiful and home to many amazing creatures like owls and osprey.
Martha’s Vineyard Animal Shelter.
The animal shelter provides services to locals and visitors and their furrier family members.
Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society.
Supports and serves the agriculture on the island, including hosting the annual fair, which is a treasured tradition.
Camp Jabberwocky
A summer camp servicing children and adults with disabilities.
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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