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A Chain of Pearls: Martha's Vineyard Murders, Book 1
The last thing she wants is to dig up the past . . .
When the body of a celebrated journalist is fished from the Edgartown Harbor, the official report rules his death accidental. But why was he alone on a senator's yacht during a nor'easter? That's only the first question London-based lawyer Kyra Gibson has when she arrives on the idyllic island of Martha's Vineyard to settle her estranged father's affairs.
She's not looking for closure. She's not seen him in decades since he left her with her aunt following her mother's death. But as Kyra delves deeper into her father's life, she learns he had many regrets and wasn't as retired as she believed. The more Kyra discovers, the more questions she has. With the help of world-weary detective, Tarek Collins, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption involving a powerful senator, a dubious energy company, and brutal murder.
As they chase down clues, Kyra and Tarek flirt with danger and race against time to solve the murders and uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath Martha's Vineyard's picturesque façade of old money wealth and privilege.
Contains mature themes.
When the body of a celebrated journalist is fished from the Edgartown Harbor, the official report rules his death accidental. But why was he alone on a senator's yacht during a nor'easter? That's only the first question London-based lawyer Kyra Gibson has when she arrives on the idyllic island of Martha's Vineyard to settle her estranged father's affairs.
She's not looking for closure. She's not seen him in decades since he left her with her aunt following her mother's death. But as Kyra delves deeper into her father's life, she learns he had many regrets and wasn't as retired as she believed. The more Kyra discovers, the more questions she has. With the help of world-weary detective, Tarek Collins, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption involving a powerful senator, a dubious energy company, and brutal murder.
As they chase down clues, Kyra and Tarek flirt with danger and race against time to solve the murders and uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath Martha's Vineyard's picturesque façade of old money wealth and privilege.
Contains mature themes.
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Published March 25, 2025
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Raemi A. Ray
7 books93 followersRaemi Amanda Ray is the author of the Martha's Vineyard Murders, set on Martha’s Vineyard. Her travels to the island and around the world inspire her stories. She lives in Boston.
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July 8, 2025
“Chain of Pearls” by Raemi A. Ray is narrated by Kim Bretton, and first off I have to give accolades to the wonderful narration. Kim Bretton does a spot on job bringing the story to life. Her voice makes the perfect verbal setting for this book and really draws you in.
Now, on to the story. Kyra is not having the best of times lately. Her estranged father has met his demise (I like that word), and in the most final way possible, he drowned at Martha’s Vineyard. As a result, Kyra inherits a house and a new roommate. If you want to know more about that, you have to get the book.
Anyway, her new roommate does have a name Cronkite and to make matters worse, Kyra has to cross the pond from London to settle all her father’s affairs. She’s also inherited his very funny neighbors.
But something doesn’t sit right. Kyra isn’t so sure her father’s death was accidental. There are just too many strange occurrences, and it seems Tarek, the detective on the case, might agree with her. I really enjoyed the interaction between Kyra and Tarek, and Kyra’s quirky insights that she is constantly thinking.
The narrator made this story fun, unpredictable, and at times, tense. It was a fast paced audio, and I enjoyed every minute of it! This one is a 5 star listen for me.
Now, on to the story. Kyra is not having the best of times lately. Her estranged father has met his demise (I like that word), and in the most final way possible, he drowned at Martha’s Vineyard. As a result, Kyra inherits a house and a new roommate. If you want to know more about that, you have to get the book.
Anyway, her new roommate does have a name Cronkite and to make matters worse, Kyra has to cross the pond from London to settle all her father’s affairs. She’s also inherited his very funny neighbors.
But something doesn’t sit right. Kyra isn’t so sure her father’s death was accidental. There are just too many strange occurrences, and it seems Tarek, the detective on the case, might agree with her. I really enjoyed the interaction between Kyra and Tarek, and Kyra’s quirky insights that she is constantly thinking.
The narrator made this story fun, unpredictable, and at times, tense. It was a fast paced audio, and I enjoyed every minute of it! This one is a 5 star listen for me.
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