Rip Tide

Ripple Effect Mystery #2

by Jeanne Glidewell

Senior citizens and full-time RVers, Rip and Rapella Ripple are spending the holidays with daughter Regina, in their hometown of Rockport, TX. When Regina's new husband, Milo Moore, becomes a suspect in an off-shore harpooning homicide, the Ripples set out to exonerate him.
But proving Milo didn't harpoon his best friend and business partner, Cooper Claypool--with Claypool's spear-gun while out poaching red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico--is more challenging than the Ripples anticipated.

"Jeanne Glidewell's mysteries are fast-paced, complex - and have just the right hint of romance." Jill Churchill, author of the Jane Jeffry and Grace and Favor mystery series.
THE RIPPLE EFFECT MYSTERIES
A Rip Roaring Good Time
Rip Tide
Ripped to Shreds
THE LEXIE STARR MYSTERIES, in series order
Leave No Stone Unturned
The Extinguished Guest
Haunted
With This Ring
Just Ducky
Cozy Camping
The Spirit of the Season - a holiday novella

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery

250 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2015

About the author

Jeanne Glidewell, a 2006 pancreas and kidney transplant recipient, and her husband, Bob, reside in the quaint little coastal town of Rockport, Texas. They previously owned a large RV Park in Cheyenne, Wyoming for 12 years, which gave Jeanne the idea for the Ripple Effect series. Her main characters, Rip and Rapella Ripple, are full-time RVers, with Rapella solving murder mysteries along the way in their travels. Her other (and first) cozy mystery series, the Lexie Starr mysteries, involves a 50-year old library assistant who meets and marries an east coast jeweler named Stone Van Patten. Together they renovate a historic Victorian mansion and turn it into the Alexandria Inn in the fictional town of Rockdale, Missouri. Lexie can’t help getting involved in murder cases taking place in and around the B&B.

All of Jeanne's novels - a romance suspense novel titled Soul Survivor; 7 books and 1 holiday novella in her Lexie Starr series; and 7 books in her Ripple Effect series - are available at nearly every eRetailer site in both eBook and paperback formats. "The Spirit of the Season" is a holiday novella (short novel) she wrote to benefit her local chapter of the Toys for Tots program, with all her proceeds going to help children in her (Leavenworth) county have a merrier Christmas. Jeanne appreciates your support in this endeavor.
Jeanne’s next release, book 8 in the Ripple Effect series, titled The Grim Ripper, is expected to hit bookstores in May 2023.

Reviews

[Diane Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from eBook Discovery in exchange for an honest review. I am ready to go fishing with these characters! I absolutely love this series. I laughed, snorted, and giggled through each chapter. Such a great bunch of characters to get to know and I will certainly read more from this cozy series. Not to mention I will recommend to my friends. Very well done!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Texas for the holidays and to visit their daughter and her new husband tragedy strikes close to home for Rapella and Rip. Milo their new son in law is under suspicion for the murder of his best friend and business partner. Unable to let the couple hang out to dry Rapella eagerly and Rip somewhat reluctantly decide to investigate the murder. There’s quite a cast of characters surrounding this case and the Ripples have their hands full trying to get to the bottom of the it. However nothing will stop them from helping their family in a time of need.
Generally speaking this is an enjoyable cozy mystery. It drags a bit in the middle but not so much that I stopped reading. That being said I have mixed feelings about the story and the series. On the one hand this is a very interesting and surprising mystery. It definitely keeps you guessing. I would never have predicted the ending, a great trait of a mystery. On the other hand I’m not sure how much I like the characters and I’m a very character driven reader. Rapella is forthright on the verge of brash and annoying. There is always a bit of fibbing when you have an amateur sleuth as your main character however she never thinks things through and she comes up with the most ridiculous lies it’s mind boggling to think they’re plausible. So I’m a bit torn as to whether or not I’ll continue with the series.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.

[Debra Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

While visiting their daughter and her husband, their daughters. husband is
arrested for murdering his business partner. Now the Ripples have to go
out searching clues down to prove his innocence. Join the crazy ride, when
all a guy wants to do is kick back, drink a little beer, and fish. Oh well so much
for a vacation. A great read.
Debra H.

[Kerry Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

In deciding to visit their daughter and her husband (and escape the cold) Rip and Rappella are thrown into another murder mystery. The worst of the situation is that Milo is the prime suspect. Can they keep their son in law out of the slammer?
I received a free copy of this ebook from ebook discovery. This is my honest and freely given review.

[T Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cozy mystery is very well written, easy to read and even more fun than the first one. Nice and simple entertainment.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

[Hunter Q Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed it.

Enjoy reading Jeanne Glidewell's books. They keep you guessing who did it. Always look forward to the next mystery. Enjoyed it.

[Debra Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder or not

A whirl wind mystery with a lot of eccentric but interesting characters. Ones
that have a lot if bizarre personalities. Rapella and RIP go wade fishing with
their son in law Milow, when Coopers body is found floating face down by
them while fishing. Now the case is on, intense to the max, because Cooper
is Milows partner. Who now knows what it feels like to be on the perverible hook. Now they have to find the real killer and his reason for killing Cooper. Can
they find the truth behind coopers death, or is a innocent mannamely Milow
going up the river for murder. Another great read by Jeanne Glidewell, and can't
wait to read the third mystery in this series. Her Lexie Star mystery's are a great
read also. I really like both of her cozy murder mysteries.
Debra H.

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Former sheriff “Rip” Ripple and his wife Rapella have brought their RV camper, the “Chartreuse Caboose”, back to their hometown of Rockport Texas to visit with their daughter Regina and her husband Milo. When Milo is suspected of killing his business partner with a spear-gun, Rip and Rapella do whatever it takes to prove him innocent. Rapella’s penchant to speak before she thinks lands her in several hilarious situations. But no one is laughing at the aging couple when Rip and Rapella solve the case. Glidewell has seamlessly blended suspense with many rib-tickling, laugh-out-loud moments. A delightful and fun read.

[Kety · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from eBook Discovery in exchange for an honest review.
A fun and full of mistery book where the main characters are an “old couple”.
This is a book that when you start to read this book, you'll never want to leave it.
A book that I recommend to everyone.

[Avery · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! A great continuation of the Ripple Effect series. The characters are relatable to everyone, and the themes are enjoyable to read!

[barbara evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeannie pleases again

The characters are great and the plots are fun to try solve. The family dynamics are hilarious and Regina is a typical "me, me, me" child.