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Folly Beach Mystery #5
The Marsh: A Folly Beach Mystery
Chris Landrum's morning has already started on a down note, as he stands in a cemetery listening to the eulogy for a friend. But his entire day deteriorates rapidly when he hears that a murder victim has been found in the marsh behind his retirement home on Folly Beach, South Carolina. Worse yet, the victim is the business associate of one of his friends. In a matter of hours, Chris's quiet, relaxed life is turned upside down.
The police are convinced that Sean Aker, the victim's law partner, is the killer. Chris has no reason to disagree other than the fact Sean is a friend-a feeble defense at best. With the help of a group consisting of a tagalong buddy and wannabe private detective; an aging hippy and surf shop owner; a has-been country music singer; and a new acquaintance who runs a marsh tour business, Chris is thrust into a murder investigation that soon puts his dream of spending an idyllic retirement on hold yet again.
As Chris and his merry band of misfit friends stumble, bumble, and come face-to-face with death in their amateurish quest to find a killer, they all wonder if the "golden years" are like this for everyone-or just them.
The police are convinced that Sean Aker, the victim's law partner, is the killer. Chris has no reason to disagree other than the fact Sean is a friend-a feeble defense at best. With the help of a group consisting of a tagalong buddy and wannabe private detective; an aging hippy and surf shop owner; a has-been country music singer; and a new acquaintance who runs a marsh tour business, Chris is thrust into a murder investigation that soon puts his dream of spending an idyllic retirement on hold yet again.
As Chris and his merry band of misfit friends stumble, bumble, and come face-to-face with death in their amateurish quest to find a killer, they all wonder if the "golden years" are like this for everyone-or just them.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2011
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January 14, 2018
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I am so hooked on the Folly Beach series! It is a cozy mystery with all of the wonderful elements which give the genre its name. The characters are interestingly quirky and the story telling is smooth and enjoyable. The Marsh is an awesome addition to it, expanding on established characters and bringing in new ones. If you haven't had an opportunity to read the series, then I highly recommend doing so.
I am so hooked on the Folly Beach series! It is a cozy mystery with all of the wonderful elements which give the genre its name. The characters are interestingly quirky and the story telling is smooth and enjoyable. The Marsh is an awesome addition to it, expanding on established characters and bringing in new ones. If you haven't had an opportunity to read the series, then I highly recommend doing so.
July 15, 2022
Another Folly Beach mystery solved. I've now read all of the books I purchased on vacation to this quaint island. Time to go back! These books are well written and fun to read especially since I have been there. Who's gonna die next, Bill?
February 26, 2024
Low Country Locations
I am reading the Folly Beach series. Love the descriptions of all the locations around the low country and have visited all of many of them in the past. Makes for a good summer read for the beach.
I am reading the Folly Beach series. Love the descriptions of all the locations around the low country and have visited all of many of them in the past. Makes for a good summer read for the beach.
January 3, 2026
great read
I always enjoy the Folly books. There are so many quirky characters and you feel you actually start to know them. Also, there are seldom many clues as to “who done it” until very near the end.
I always enjoy the Folly books. There are so many quirky characters and you feel you actually start to know them. Also, there are seldom many clues as to “who done it” until very near the end.
August 17, 2019
another interesting book / mystery, looking forward to reading the next in the series...
March 11, 2020
I love these books so much and this one definitely did not disappoint! I'm ready to go to Folly Beach!
July 31, 2020
Another good book in this series!
February 27, 2021
Another fun mystery by Bill Noel. Love his quirky characters.
April 24, 2023
I am loving the Folly Beach Mystery Series!
October 8, 2023
Another great piece in the long told story of Chris Langum’s adventures in his move to Folly Beach.
September 27, 2015
Love this series
This was my favorite so far in this series. Looking forward to getting the next in the series. The characters have become like good friends. I love watching where their lives are going. I did miss the photo references as I am an amateur photographer myself. Also love the setting.
This was my favorite so far in this series. Looking forward to getting the next in the series. The characters have become like good friends. I love watching where their lives are going. I did miss the photo references as I am an amateur photographer myself. Also love the setting.
November 18, 2015
I enjoyed reading about familiar places and the story moves along with well written dialog. The story references past mysteries that he has solved, so I regret that I had not read those stories before this one, but that gives me something to look forward to.
August 22, 2011
spoiler alert.
The break-up with Amber ruined it for me. Could also have lived without the not so subtle republican bashing. I care deeply about the environment.
The break-up with Amber ruined it for me. Could also have lived without the not so subtle republican bashing. I care deeply about the environment.
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November 1, 2014
Good read follow the series.Fun read,
Love this series of books by Bill Noel.Fun read and mystery as well.Recognize the Folly Beach and Charleston locations. Very fast read
Love this series of books by Bill Noel.Fun read and mystery as well.Recognize the Folly Beach and Charleston locations. Very fast read
September 11, 2021
Love these stories.
The characters are more like friends. I miss them when I don’t have a new book. Bill Noel doesn’t write fast enough.
The characters are more like friends. I miss them when I don’t have a new book. Bill Noel doesn’t write fast enough.
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