Features Riley's supportive mother and her daughter, Kyra, who is struggling with the move.
Riley arrives with her optimistic mother, Susan, and her reluctant teenage daughter, Kyra, hoping for nothing more stressful than settling disputes between local fishermen. However, she immediately faces a cold reception from Chief Barnes, who is skeptical of her past and her big-city methods.
The peace is shattered when the town's local troublemaker is found dead shortly after returning to sell her grandparents' house. While the locals are quick to dismiss it as a suicide, Riley's professional instincts tell her it's murder. To prove her worth to a wary community and a hostile boss, Riley must use her Phoenix training to track a killer who may be hiding in plain sight among the tight-knit islanders. Key Details Features Riley's supportive mother and her daughter, Kyra,
A "darker" cozy mystery that blends small-town atmosphere with professional police procedural elements.
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Death in Sandpiper Bay (A Riley Harper Mystery) - Amazon.com
Officer Riley Harper's life in Phoenix ended when she broke the "blue wall" of silence. After testifying against her partner for a wrongful shooting, she was branded a "snitch," losing her friends, her reputation, and her career. Seeking a fresh start, she accepts the only job offer she can find: a one-year position on the remote island of Sandpiper Bay, Maine. Key Details A "darker" cozy mystery that blends
Riley Harper, a disgraced but honorable former Phoenix police officer.