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Sunrise-Side Mystery Series #4
Huron Sunrise
The time has come for Riley Cannon, one of the bestselling novelists in history, to end her beloved series, but little do her readers know the major twist she is planning to deliver . . . if she can stay alive long enough to write it.
Understanding that she will soon have to bid farewell to her indestructible heroine and friend, Adrienne Astra, Rachel Roberts—pen name Riley Cannon—fears a world where she no longer spends time with the character whom she credits with keeping her alive during the most challenging times of her life. Overwhelmed, she realizes that in order to find the peace that she has long desired and to finish the series, she will have to open a chapter of her own life that she has closed off for four decades—locating and confronting the woman who abandoned her when she was Tina Haines, her mother.
But, as the search for Tina begins, Rachel’s inner circle starts to crumble. For the first time in Topaz Kennedy’s mythical career, she feels the savagery of the publishing world and the changing landscape that is ready to swallow her up, accelerated by the fact that she’s about to lose her biggest client. And Obadiah Ben-David, a man who has not only saved Rachel’s life but has finally found happiness in a relationship with a bookseller, receives crushing news that could change his life forever.
As her friends’ lives continue to fall apart and her fabled character’s survival hangs in the balance on the page, Rachel Roberts finds herself in the fight of her life. She must deal with the fact that her mother is not who she thought she was, while struggling to protect those she holds most dear . . . attempting to preserve a future for them that she believes is worth risking her existence for.
For life is like a Huron Before the first sliver of orange breaks the horizon—symbolizing renewal, hope, and a new beginning—there is darkness . . .
and some of us never live to see another sunrise.
If you are a fan of James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, Robert B. Parker, Louise Penny, Michael Connelly, Nora Roberts, John D. MacDonald, Lisa Gardner, John Grisham's Camino series, or the TV series Castle, you'll enjoy Huron Sunrise, Landon Beach's Great Lakes Saga, and Landon Beach’s stand-alone psychological thriller, Narrator.
Understanding that she will soon have to bid farewell to her indestructible heroine and friend, Adrienne Astra, Rachel Roberts—pen name Riley Cannon—fears a world where she no longer spends time with the character whom she credits with keeping her alive during the most challenging times of her life. Overwhelmed, she realizes that in order to find the peace that she has long desired and to finish the series, she will have to open a chapter of her own life that she has closed off for four decades—locating and confronting the woman who abandoned her when she was Tina Haines, her mother.
But, as the search for Tina begins, Rachel’s inner circle starts to crumble. For the first time in Topaz Kennedy’s mythical career, she feels the savagery of the publishing world and the changing landscape that is ready to swallow her up, accelerated by the fact that she’s about to lose her biggest client. And Obadiah Ben-David, a man who has not only saved Rachel’s life but has finally found happiness in a relationship with a bookseller, receives crushing news that could change his life forever.
As her friends’ lives continue to fall apart and her fabled character’s survival hangs in the balance on the page, Rachel Roberts finds herself in the fight of her life. She must deal with the fact that her mother is not who she thought she was, while struggling to protect those she holds most dear . . . attempting to preserve a future for them that she believes is worth risking her existence for.
For life is like a Huron Before the first sliver of orange breaks the horizon—symbolizing renewal, hope, and a new beginning—there is darkness . . .
and some of us never live to see another sunrise.
If you are a fan of James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, Robert B. Parker, Louise Penny, Michael Connelly, Nora Roberts, John D. MacDonald, Lisa Gardner, John Grisham's Camino series, or the TV series Castle, you'll enjoy Huron Sunrise, Landon Beach's Great Lakes Saga, and Landon Beach’s stand-alone psychological thriller, Narrator.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 18, 2024
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Landon Beach
11 books126 followersLandon was born and raised in Michigan but now lives in the Sunshine State with his wife, two children, and their golden retriever. He previously served as a Naval Officer and was an educator for fifteen years before becoming a full-time writer. Find out more at landonbeachbooks.com.
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January 20, 2024
Be sure to read about Rachel and Obadiah’s final partnership to solve a lifelong mystery in Huron Sunrise. This dynamic duo proves to be the best matched detectives when assessing a situation, taking action, and solving a mystery which kept me in suspense. I’m so glad I read The Blue Hour Sanction before Huron Sunrise because the thread from that book ties in to this book as well. Since this is a four-book series I found how easily and masterfully Beach wove together the different parts of who Rachel was and is now. Those parts are clearly defined and shaped as I felt her persistence to survive and win, and finish her own best-selling series. Undeniably, Beach deserves to have his books become a miniseries!
January 21, 2024
I am not proud to admit that I find myself fearing, or at least avoiding, closure in my life - I never want to leave the all-night party; I always want another serving when the momos are on point, even when my paunch is tauter than a Congolese djembe that’s been left in the sun; I always want one more afternoon in the ancient t-shirt that is crumbling into dust as I wear it; I always want one more song on a jumping dance floor; I never want to get in the boat when we’re spearfishing; I never want to let go of my wife when we’re supposed to get up for work - so I didn’t want Landon Beach’s Huron Trilogy to end. I want to find out what kind of father Stan is, and I want to read a journal excerpt from one of Rachel’s offspring. I want Obadiah to solve another mystery on the bottom of the lake. I want Topaz to get backhanded at a cocktail party and retaliate by setting the gutless offender’s hair on fire with her scotch…
However, as with most subject matter, Mr. Beach has handled the pain, complications, and, somehow, medicine of closure in Huron Sunrise masterfully.
I found it intriguing to explore Rachel Robert’s personal history and, thereby, understand more deeply the wells of her inspiration; I found it even more fascinating to watch her confront the mysteries that haunt her and approach them with such grace, tenacity, and courage. In the case of this book, it was particularly rewarding to witness the exciting climax her personal travails inspired as she completed her final Adrienne Astra novel - a truly intense thriller.
As always with a Beach novel, I couldn’t put the pages down when the action started, so I once again found myself shamefully hiding from my children - this time in the freezing cold under a boat cover…and, as always, it was absolutely worth it. There’s nothing like watching the filthy and the wretched catch an ass-whooping, and Mr. Beach always delivers the scenes with masterful detail and unforeseen excitements.
I can go on about the novel’s virtues, but don’t be a dolt: experience the sensations for yourself. Don’t let some impulsive, drum-thumper ruin the joys of this book by divulging too much or sloppily summarizing the profound lessons Mr. Beach teaches. Close this numb-knuckled review and take 272 pages to understand how closure can actually keep you going.
However, Mr. Beach, please no closure out of you. Keep coming at us, sir.
However, as with most subject matter, Mr. Beach has handled the pain, complications, and, somehow, medicine of closure in Huron Sunrise masterfully.
I found it intriguing to explore Rachel Robert’s personal history and, thereby, understand more deeply the wells of her inspiration; I found it even more fascinating to watch her confront the mysteries that haunt her and approach them with such grace, tenacity, and courage. In the case of this book, it was particularly rewarding to witness the exciting climax her personal travails inspired as she completed her final Adrienne Astra novel - a truly intense thriller.
As always with a Beach novel, I couldn’t put the pages down when the action started, so I once again found myself shamefully hiding from my children - this time in the freezing cold under a boat cover…and, as always, it was absolutely worth it. There’s nothing like watching the filthy and the wretched catch an ass-whooping, and Mr. Beach always delivers the scenes with masterful detail and unforeseen excitements.
I can go on about the novel’s virtues, but don’t be a dolt: experience the sensations for yourself. Don’t let some impulsive, drum-thumper ruin the joys of this book by divulging too much or sloppily summarizing the profound lessons Mr. Beach teaches. Close this numb-knuckled review and take 272 pages to understand how closure can actually keep you going.
However, Mr. Beach, please no closure out of you. Keep coming at us, sir.
February 23, 2024
Huron Sunrise by Landon Beach concludes the personal saga of Rachel Roberts, offering readers a deeply satisfying resolution. Devotees of the Sunrise-Side Mystery series are intimately familiar with Rachel's journey, marked by overcoming significant personal trauma that has manifested as writer's block in her professional life. The first two installments see her collaborating with Obadiah Ben-David to solve murders in her town, a pursuit that temporarily fuels her creativity and enables the completion of books four and five in her series. However, in this final chapter, Rachel sets out on a poignant quest to locate her estranged mother, who departed from her life when she was just a young toddler.
What sets Huron Sunrise apart from its predecessors is its departure from the murder mystery theme, opting instead for a compelling missing-person mystery. Rachel's personal struggles take center stage, unveiling how her life's adversities have profoundly influenced the trajectories of the main characters in her narratives. While these themes were subtly hinted at in earlier novels, it is only in this concluding work that Rachel fully grasps the profound impact of her experiences. The seamless intertwining of Rachel's self-realization and the storytelling process results in a harmonious and cohesive narrative that brings the series to a resonant and satisfying close.
Admittedly, I initially missed the murder mystery aspect of the story, especially considering how brilliant I found the second book, Huron Nights. However, my initial reservations were swiftly overcome. This fast-paced narrative is filled with action and suspense, and my affinity for Rachel and Obadiah as characters has deepened. Overall, Beach delivers another exceptional book, showcasing his growth as a writer with each novel. The narrative is taut and compact, taking readers on a thrilling ride from start to finish.
What sets Huron Sunrise apart from its predecessors is its departure from the murder mystery theme, opting instead for a compelling missing-person mystery. Rachel's personal struggles take center stage, unveiling how her life's adversities have profoundly influenced the trajectories of the main characters in her narratives. While these themes were subtly hinted at in earlier novels, it is only in this concluding work that Rachel fully grasps the profound impact of her experiences. The seamless intertwining of Rachel's self-realization and the storytelling process results in a harmonious and cohesive narrative that brings the series to a resonant and satisfying close.
Admittedly, I initially missed the murder mystery aspect of the story, especially considering how brilliant I found the second book, Huron Nights. However, my initial reservations were swiftly overcome. This fast-paced narrative is filled with action and suspense, and my affinity for Rachel and Obadiah as characters has deepened. Overall, Beach delivers another exceptional book, showcasing his growth as a writer with each novel. The narrative is taut and compact, taking readers on a thrilling ride from start to finish.
February 7, 2026
Understanding that she will soon have to bid farewell to her indestructible heroine and friend, Adrienne Astra, Rachel Roberts—pen name Riley Cannon—fears a world where she no longer spends time with the character whom she credits with keeping her alive during the most challenging times of her life. Overwhelmed, she realizes that in order to find the peace that she has long desired and to finish the series, she will have to open a chapter of her own life that she has closed off for four decades—locating and confronting the woman who abandoned her when she was Tina Haines, her mother.
But, as the search for Tina begins, Rachel’s inner circle starts to crumble. For the first time in Topaz Kennedy’s mythical career, she feels the savagery of the publishing world and the changing landscape that is ready to swallow her up, accelerated by the fact that she’s about to lose her biggest client. And Obadiah Ben-David, a man who has not only saved Rachel’s life but has finally found happiness in a relationship with a bookseller, receives crushing news that could change his life forever.
As her friends’ lives continue to fall apart and her fabled character’s survival hangs in the balance on the page, Rachel Roberts finds herself in the fight of her life. She must deal with the fact that her mother is not who she thought she was, while struggling to protect those she holds most dear . . . attempting to preserve a future for them that she believes is worth risking her existence for.
For life is like a Huron Before the first sliver of orange breaks the horizon—symbolizing renewal, hope, and a new beginning—there is darkness . . .
But, as the search for Tina begins, Rachel’s inner circle starts to crumble. For the first time in Topaz Kennedy’s mythical career, she feels the savagery of the publishing world and the changing landscape that is ready to swallow her up, accelerated by the fact that she’s about to lose her biggest client. And Obadiah Ben-David, a man who has not only saved Rachel’s life but has finally found happiness in a relationship with a bookseller, receives crushing news that could change his life forever.
As her friends’ lives continue to fall apart and her fabled character’s survival hangs in the balance on the page, Rachel Roberts finds herself in the fight of her life. She must deal with the fact that her mother is not who she thought she was, while struggling to protect those she holds most dear . . . attempting to preserve a future for them that she believes is worth risking her existence for.
For life is like a Huron Before the first sliver of orange breaks the horizon—symbolizing renewal, hope, and a new beginning—there is darkness . . .
September 23, 2025
Good news and bad news about this book. Who am I kidding, there is no good news, this book, this series are pretty lame. If you believe Mr/Ms Beach is done with this series, you are probably wrong. So, I'll get to the bad news: Of course, this book is narrated by Scott Brick, so that automatically is a bad sign - Scott Brick is awful. Next, Scott Brick is an actual character in this book! Spare me. Third, worse than Scott Brick, is Sean Frost - the miserable crybaby from The Narrator - double spare me. Why do ALL of the male characters in Landon Beach books cry? Is Landon Beach a woman? I'm guessing so. The sequences that include A Astrid are pitiful and add nothing to the story. Actually I really think it is a desparate cry from Ms Beach for some type of approval by the publishing world, who I believe still refuse to publish her junk.
Why do I read this, you might ask - good question. I started with The Wreck, The Sail, and The Cabin - which were pretty good, not great. Even the first of the Huron books wasn't too bad, but they have gotten progressively and aggressively worse. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure these are self-published and IMLO they show it. BTW, The Hike was not very good either, The Narrator may be one of the worst books I have ever read.
Do with all of that what you will!
Why do I read this, you might ask - good question. I started with The Wreck, The Sail, and The Cabin - which were pretty good, not great. Even the first of the Huron books wasn't too bad, but they have gotten progressively and aggressively worse. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure these are self-published and IMLO they show it. BTW, The Hike was not very good either, The Narrator may be one of the worst books I have ever read.
Do with all of that what you will!
January 18, 2024
This final installment in Beach’s trilogy is just right! It’s tight and deceptively easy to read, an ideal close to the work of the first two installments and The Blue Hour Sanction. Beach is a master of this kind of humane, psychologically astute mystery, and Rachel and Obadiah are the best platonic detective duo going. Of the trilogy, this book might be strongest in its suspenseful tangling of the four strands that have defined the series–Rachel’s personal life, her writing life, her willing involvement with criminal danger, and Adrienne Astra’s existence as a killer and a bestselling character. Beach’s style seems to be growing more fantastically readable. He has a screenwriter’s ear for how to punch scenes along with realistic, hilarious, heartbreaking conversations and perfect concrete description. He’s the only writer besides Vonnegut who would dream up characters named Gardell Valorous and Jolly Otto and Zachariah Lafontaine. Somehow in addition to all this, Beach has the final Huron novel ask big existential questions about parents and art and love and survival, but those questions don’t feel heavy or tacked-on–they’re a natural part of the characters he’s made us feel we’ve known for a long time.
April 18, 2024
Searching for Mom
Supposedly this is the last of the books in the author's Riley Cannon series. This book allows the fictitious author to search for her mother who had deserted her as a child. With Obe Dia they travel o Kalamazoo and following clues to Palm Springs and eventually California's Channel Islands for an action packed adventure. The reader is brought up to date on the characters and events of previous books, personalities of the publishing world plus the dynamics of this new book. I love the authors comments about Michigan, living next to Lake Huron and essentially his life as a best selling author. Plot moves rapidly, characters are well developed and readers attention maintained. Ready for the next in the series.
Supposedly this is the last of the books in the author's Riley Cannon series. This book allows the fictitious author to search for her mother who had deserted her as a child. With Obe Dia they travel o Kalamazoo and following clues to Palm Springs and eventually California's Channel Islands for an action packed adventure. The reader is brought up to date on the characters and events of previous books, personalities of the publishing world plus the dynamics of this new book. I love the authors comments about Michigan, living next to Lake Huron and essentially his life as a best selling author. Plot moves rapidly, characters are well developed and readers attention maintained. Ready for the next in the series.
January 18, 2024
What a culmination of a series! It does not disappoint! We get to find out the outcomes of several mysteries that have been building in the first three books, but even better, the integration of the main character’s psychological struggles woven within the action of not only the main storyline but the secondary storyline of her series she’s authored which was told in The Blue Hour Sanction. It is a book within a book with layered relationships that play out through stories and many internal conversations we’re privy to. What I loved most was the development of the relationship between Rachel and Obadiah. It’s so well done and authentic. A great read!
January 19, 2024
A bittersweet farewell to a beloved, odd-couple duo! Rachel and Obediah’s final case is both a heartfelt goodbye and heart-pounding thriller. While on a journey to close a chapter on her iconic Adrienne Astra series, Rachel explores her own origin story, which leads her into dangerous territory. I’ve always appreciated this series’ Russian doll of a story within a story – a glimpse at the internal genius and struggles of authors – and this final edition explores how an author can craft a goodbye when their personal lives and those of their characters become intertwined. An excellent finale that leaves me impatiently waiting for the next world Beach brings to life.
January 25, 2024
I fell in love with Rachel and Obadiah in Huron Breeze, and when I finished that book, I remember hoping that Landon Beach would write a sequel. Well, I got my wish as I got more than a sequel - I got a 4 book series! There is a reviewer named David who so eloquently expressed how I feel about the end of the series. It is bittersweet as this book was everything I could ask for in a finale, but I will miss these compelling characters and the intriguing adventures they have been on. I highly recommend this series or any Beach book. This author has only gotten better with every book he crafts, so I know I have much to look forward to.
August 25, 2024
I’m sorry to say goodbye to Adrienne Astra and since it had to be done, it was a superb finale to the beloved & inspirational character. I appreciate that Rachel Roberts (Riley Cannon) was able through her writing journey to explore and come to terms with her life and past with the help of her real friendships developed along the way - which made her fictional character’s end, less disappointing. Landon Beach & Scott Brock are the dream team in my humble opinion. I never want Mr Beach’s books to end and am sorry that I have to wait to read what is next seeing a show I have read them all. Thank you for bringing rich and intelligent fiction into my world.
January 29, 2024
another WINNER
Landon Beach has done it again! “Huron Sunrise” is a thriller that I couldn’t put down. It’s a story within a story, and both tales are enthralling! Rachel Roberts is finishing her Adrienne Astra series, and her life begins to mirror the author’s. Rachel comes to so,e startling revelations, both about herself and her heroine, with a lot of surprises for us readers. It’s a MUST READ!
Landon Beach has done it again! “Huron Sunrise” is a thriller that I couldn’t put down. It’s a story within a story, and both tales are enthralling! Rachel Roberts is finishing her Adrienne Astra series, and her life begins to mirror the author’s. Rachel comes to so,e startling revelations, both about herself and her heroine, with a lot of surprises for us readers. It’s a MUST READ!
January 18, 2024
Huron Sunrise was a fantastic conclusion to this series! I loved how everything came together, and it was also satisfying to see Landon Beach wrap up the story-within-the-story of Adrienne Astra. These characters have always felt like people I know, and I will miss them. I cannot wait to see what Beach writes next!
March 7, 2024
This book was a reading roller-coaster of emotions, amazing destinations, witty characters, and the end to an incredible saga. I loved this book just like I have loved all of Landon Beach's others. He has a way of making a story come to life, fly off the pages, and smack you around to make sure you are paying attention every second. I can't wait to read what's next!
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July 16, 2025What a powerful, emotional ride. Huron Sunrise isn't just about finishing a book series, it’s about facing your past, protecting the people you love, and finding the strength to move forward. I felt every ounce of Rachel’s struggle, and the layered stories around her made it even richer. A beautifully written, high-stakes story with real heart.
January 19, 2024
Fun and interesting
I throughly enjoyed Huron Sunrise with the attention to detail that Landon Beach provides. It is fascinating to see how the past books are put together in this new mystery. This is a fun and engaging book that I liked.
I throughly enjoyed Huron Sunrise with the attention to detail that Landon Beach provides. It is fascinating to see how the past books are put together in this new mystery. This is a fun and engaging book that I liked.
January 22, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed Huron Sunrise! The plot was an engaging and captivating adventure and as always, Landon does such a great job bringing his characters to life. I highly recommend for fans of his work!
October 30, 2025
This was a very satisfying conclusion to a very entertaining series. The way the 4 books fit together is very imaginative, and occasionally confusing. The mixture of real and fictional characters is very tricky.
January 20, 2024
Another Great Read
Quite simply, as in all of his other works, another stay up late into the night page turner full of all sorts of plot twists. More!
Quite simply, as in all of his other works, another stay up late into the night page turner full of all sorts of plot twists. More!
April 9, 2024
This exciting conclusion to an outstanding series is written
with every reader in mind, whether you are a loyal reader
or grabbed this book up at the airport. The evolution of
Rachel and Obadiah is sweet as it is heart pounding and
the wrap up of the Adrienne Astra series is well deserved.
I have been a reader from day one, and a friend of the
brilliant Author, and even I was completely awe struck by
this incredible conclusion. I cannot recommend a series
with more fervor or sincerity !
with every reader in mind, whether you are a loyal reader
or grabbed this book up at the airport. The evolution of
Rachel and Obadiah is sweet as it is heart pounding and
the wrap up of the Adrienne Astra series is well deserved.
I have been a reader from day one, and a friend of the
brilliant Author, and even I was completely awe struck by
this incredible conclusion. I cannot recommend a series
with more fervor or sincerity !
April 25, 2024
A fantastic conclusion to the Huron Saga. What a truly wonderful read.
June 21, 2024
This is another winner from Landon Beach. I’ll read anything he publishes.
May 3, 2025
Interesting series- almost a story within a story. I like it overall - good twists and turns.
June 11, 2025
This wa a great book, I have enjoyed the entire series on Audible. I picked this series for Scott Brick’s narration originally, but the stories and writing kept me through the series.
July 4, 2025
Everyone read this now! So intriguing! A story within a story.
December 9, 2025
Stupid plot line that makes the book difficult to get into. I gave up 5% into the book.
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