Today I am reviewing "Buried by the Sea” the 5th instalment in the (A by the Sea Mysteries Series) by Kathleen Bridge. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I do plan on reading the first 3 books in the series shortly. Even though it can be read as a standalone I do recommend reading in order.
A team of archaeologists is staying at Indialantic by the Sea to study the days of the Spanish explorers, and they’ve stumbled upon a stunning and valuable find at the dig site, but before they can unearth it one of the archeologists finds himself buried in the sand and pierced with diving spear tipped with poison.
The local sheriff’s department accuses the owner of the neighboring property, Liz’s elderly reclusive friend and naturalist, Birdman, of the crime. Liz is sure—well, pretty sure—he is innocent and sets her sights on the remaining four archeologists.
With the help of her PI boyfriend and an octogenarian hotel resident, and two mischievous pet parrots, Liz must dig into the mystery of who buried the scientist and absconded with the artifacts he’d promised would put him in Florida history books—before she becomes history herself . . .
Recipes included!
Even though this is only the second book I have read in the series I was able to follow along easily and having the character list in the beginning really helped. I really enjoyed it and I love aunt Amelia and her eccentric ways, plus Barnacle Bob has a love interest Carmen, too cute.
The protagonist Liz is really likeable and her reclusive neighbour Birdman is a wonderful side character. The barrier island of Melbourne Beach, Florida and the Indialantic seemed fun and an interesting place to visit or even live.
There are plenty of twists and turns in this story, and I kept guessing and second-guessing myself on whodunnit right to the very end. I did find the pace a little slower than previous book, and only reason I gave it 4.5 stars.
The protagonist Liz is really likeable and her reclusive neighbour Birdman is a wonderful side character. The barrier island of Melbourne Beach, Florida and the Indialantic seemed fun and an interesting place to visit or even live.
There are plenty of twists and turns in this story, and I kept guessing and second-guessing myself on whodunnit right to the very end. I did find the pace a little slower than previous book, and only reason I gave it 4.5 stars.
I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends, and fans of Kathleen Bridge’s A Hamptons Home & Garden Mystery series.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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