It's a beautiful Sunday morning in North Myrtle Beach and Emily Bowen, a wife and mother of four, lays dying on the beach. Jake Stellar returns in Beach Shoot, a new mystery by Rodney Riesel. Beach Shoot is the second Jake Stellar book and sequel to the Amazon Best Seller North Murder Beach. In Beach Shoot, Jake finds himself teamed up with the most unlikely of partners, his nemesis and fellow detective Avis Lint. Join Jake and Avis as the piece together the clues in this thrilling new mystery.
Rodney Riesel's Jake Stellar series collects another win with Beach Shoot. He doesn't force feed us all the goodies that give away the ending, he makes us work for it. And Jake isn't a typical cop, either. He's a wiseass who is facing middle age with a sense of humor, poking fun at cop stereotypes as well as himself while solving crimes. He also discovers there's more depth to his new partner once you get past the all the powdered sugar from the doughnuts. I did mention stereotypes, right?
Set in the tourist town of Myrtle Beach, Riesel approaches things from the viewpoint of a local in a beach town, reminding us that there's more to life there than just gift shops. If you like sand, sea, bullets and mysteries, Beach Shoot is a must read!
‘Beach Shoot’ is a fun mix of mystery, one liners, crime fighting and beach scenes. The main character, Jake Steller, is likable and funny. The plot keeps moving at a steady pace and keeps you guessing until the end. The writing is good and makes you feel as if you’re part of the story. It’s a quick read as well so you never feel bogged down. If you’re looking for something light with a current of humor give this book a try.
Love this series of books so far. The characters are very believable. The author writes with a good sense of humor. Great if you enjoy suspense with a little humor thrown in. I would recommend it everyone.