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Beaver Island #8
Wet Work
Murder! Mayhem! Goat yoga!
When a Beaver Island retirement party is interrupted by a suspicious death—one that casts doubt on all the wrong people—it’s nerdy city slicker Violet Blackheart who gets pulled into the fray, investigation-wise, while retired spy Irma Abercrombie cools her jets on the sidelines.
Violet soon has her hands full unravelling problems with some bleeding-edge technology that’s zooming around town. But after a dear friend is accused of murder, Irma has no choice but to bust out her sleuthing skills.
In no time, Irma and Violet find themselves wrangling suspects—and goats!—and only by working together can they track down a killer who’s just about to strike again.
When a Beaver Island retirement party is interrupted by a suspicious death—one that casts doubt on all the wrong people—it’s nerdy city slicker Violet Blackheart who gets pulled into the fray, investigation-wise, while retired spy Irma Abercrombie cools her jets on the sidelines.
Violet soon has her hands full unravelling problems with some bleeding-edge technology that’s zooming around town. But after a dear friend is accused of murder, Irma has no choice but to bust out her sleuthing skills.
In no time, Irma and Violet find themselves wrangling suspects—and goats!—and only by working together can they track down a killer who’s just about to strike again.
403 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2025
About the author
Maia Ross
17 books81 followersMaia Ross is the author of the Beaver Island mystery series, featuring retired spy Irma Abercrombie and couch-locked nerd Violet Blackheart, along with the spin-off series, Irma Saves Christmas, and the Beaver Island prequel novelette, Irmageddon.
Maia spent almost twenty years in the tech sector and is an avid sailor. She makes her home in Toronto with her better half, John.
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Maia spent almost twenty years in the tech sector and is an avid sailor. She makes her home in Toronto with her better half, John.
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December 13, 2025
Gotta love Irma!
I can just picture Irma and Violet in these stories. The characters are so enjoyable. And let's not forget Mr. P. Animals always bring warmth to a story and kindness to a human. Can't wait for the next one.
I can just picture Irma and Violet in these stories. The characters are so enjoyable. And let's not forget Mr. P. Animals always bring warmth to a story and kindness to a human. Can't wait for the next one.
April 27, 2026
excellent series
I love this whole series of Canadian set thrillers. The humour is amazing, the characters are pretty much charming.
I’m sure that anyone with a sense of humour and a longing for a Beaver Island experience will enjoy them.
I love this whole series of Canadian set thrillers. The humour is amazing, the characters are pretty much charming.
I’m sure that anyone with a sense of humour and a longing for a Beaver Island experience will enjoy them.
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