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pattydsf's review
3.0
While we were in Northumberland county, my friend lent me this. She checked it out because it is set on the Chesapeake Bay, a place of which we are both fond. Although this mystery is set in a part of the Bay that I am less familiar with, it was a fun vacation read.
Nora and Van have been out for the last sail of the season and manage to find a dead man. From there, the story continues like all good mysteries. Lots of clues, lots of suspects and lots of red herrings.
I enjoyed this novel for several reasons. One, the setting is a college campus. I am familiar with small college campuses and the authors have handled this part of the story well. Secondly, since this is the first in a series, the characters have to be created and believable - and they are. The mystery is nothing new, but well done. Lastly, the college president graduated from Randolph-Macon, which would be a throwaway for most readers, but I have spent almost 30 years connected to that college, so that was just fun for me.
I recommend this story to folks looking for light entertainment, those who like their mysteries uncomplicated or anyone interested in the Chesapeake Bay area.
Nora and Van have been out for the last sail of the season and manage to find a dead man. From there, the story continues like all good mysteries. Lots of clues, lots of suspects and lots of red herrings.
I enjoyed this novel for several reasons. One, the setting is a college campus. I am familiar with small college campuses and the authors have handled this part of the story well. Secondly, since this is the first in a series, the characters have to be created and believable - and they are. The mystery is nothing new, but well done. Lastly, the college president graduated from Randolph-Macon, which would be a throwaway for most readers, but I have spent almost 30 years connected to that college, so that was just fun for me.
I recommend this story to folks looking for light entertainment, those who like their mysteries uncomplicated or anyone interested in the Chesapeake Bay area.
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