Musseled Out

Book excerpt: A young woman must determine who in her small town was steamed enough to kill in this cozy mystery by the author of Boiled Over. The busy summer tourist season is winding down in Busman’s Harbor, Maine, but Julia Snowden senses trouble simmering for the Snowden Family Clambake Company. Shifty David Thwing—the “Mussel King” of upscale seafood restaurants—is sniffing around town for a new location. But serving iffy clams turns out to be the least of his troubles… When Thwing is found sleeping with the fishes beneath a local lobsterman’s boat, the police quickly finger Julia's brother-in-law Sonny as the one who cooked up the crime. Sure, everyone knows Sonny despised the Mussel King…but Julia believes he’s innocent. Proving it won’t be easy, though. It seems there’s a lot more than murder on the menu, and Julia needs to act fast… Includes Traditional Maine Clambake Recipes! Praise for Musseled Out “A lobster pot full of secrets and deceit. This cozy series continues to stand out with its exceptional plotting, intriguing storylines and authentic detailing of the lobstering life.”—RT Book Reviews “A craftily plotted, brilliantly paced tale… I devoured Musseled Out in a single greedy sitting.”—Crimespree Magazine