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Coastal Suspense #3
Death Blow
Thousands flock to Florida's “forgotten” coast for the pristine white sands, unparalleled fishing and exquisite peace. There are countless reasons to stay — discovering someone shot to death isn’t one. When the murdered body of a Florida State University student is found among the seagrass and white sand, Franklin County is once again thrown into turmoil. The town of Carrabelle may seem quaint on the surface, but danger lurks beneath. Tasked with solving the case, feisty, ex-U.S. Marshal Skylar Reid and cranky veteran, Harvey Baker must navigate through a mystery with more twists and turns than the murky rivers of the south. Now Skylar must race against time, survive the lies and uncover the secrets before spring break is over. Easier said than done.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2018
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July 5, 2018
Life
Good story and I do like the personal touches skylar shows her steadfast desire to save the mystery she needs a good dog not a therapist. .till I see the next book...
Good story and I do like the personal touches skylar shows her steadfast desire to save the mystery she needs a good dog not a therapist. .till I see the next book...
January 13, 2019
Great Book
I really enjoyed this book, it took off from the start and held my attention to the very end. I really like the world building in this book, it makes me want to go to the gulf coast for a vacation. The heroine in the book has some issues but she learning to live again after tragedy changed her world completely, she getting better slowly I think but still has the guts it takes to take names and kick butt. I highly recommend this book.
I really enjoyed this book, it took off from the start and held my attention to the very end. I really like the world building in this book, it makes me want to go to the gulf coast for a vacation. The heroine in the book has some issues but she learning to live again after tragedy changed her world completely, she getting better slowly I think but still has the guts it takes to take names and kick butt. I highly recommend this book.
June 11, 2019
Love the characters!
Emma Rose Watts has assembled an interesting main group of characters for her Coastal Suspense Series: Skylar, Harvey, Ben, Donnie, Barb, Chief Davenport. The bad guys interact with this group. Day-to-day crime solving mingle with every day life on the Florida Coast. Unfortunately, fraternity hazing and drug making run afoul of the police. This book is a great entry into the series. Skylar might just make it back from her hell on earth.
Emma Rose Watts has assembled an interesting main group of characters for her Coastal Suspense Series: Skylar, Harvey, Ben, Donnie, Barb, Chief Davenport. The bad guys interact with this group. Day-to-day crime solving mingle with every day life on the Florida Coast. Unfortunately, fraternity hazing and drug making run afoul of the police. This book is a great entry into the series. Skylar might just make it back from her hell on earth.
July 2, 2018
What a wonderful book.
In fact this series is really good. Well written. Unexpected. I've read all three and really enjoy that the characters aren't perfect. They have faults, they make mistakes. The story flows and you really want to stay for the ride. I am looking forward to the next one!!
In fact this series is really good. Well written. Unexpected. I've read all three and really enjoy that the characters aren't perfect. They have faults, they make mistakes. The story flows and you really want to stay for the ride. I am looking forward to the next one!!
May 14, 2019
This wasn't my intention
I was searching for something to read, love coastal writings. I recognized all the area from previous visits the Gulf. Bought the first one. Fairly enjoyable. Intrigued. Read the next two. Now I'll go looking for Book 4. Nothing heavy, deep, just an entertaining read.
I was searching for something to read, love coastal writings. I recognized all the area from previous visits the Gulf. Bought the first one. Fairly enjoyable. Intrigued. Read the next two. Now I'll go looking for Book 4. Nothing heavy, deep, just an entertaining read.
July 26, 2022
love the series
Skylar is a great character to root for. She was with US Marshall’s but lost her fiancé and baby and quit and moved to northern Florida. She is a detective in a small town and lives on a friends boat. Her methods go against her rule following partner Harvey. Love the characters and their flaws.
Skylar is a great character to root for. She was with US Marshall’s but lost her fiancé and baby and quit and moved to northern Florida. She is a detective in a small town and lives on a friends boat. Her methods go against her rule following partner Harvey. Love the characters and their flaws.
June 23, 2018
Great new series.
Great new series. I have really enjoyed all three books. Fun and interesting characters. Looking forward to the next book. I hope this is series will continue.
Great new series. I have really enjoyed all three books. Fun and interesting characters. Looking forward to the next book. I hope this is series will continue.
June 25, 2018
Great addition to the series
Of you like The Forgotten Coast series, you will enjoy this series as we!!. The protagonist is a strong women in a man's world while dealing with her own foibles. Just the book to enjoy on a summer day at the beach.
Of you like The Forgotten Coast series, you will enjoy this series as we!!. The protagonist is a strong women in a man's world while dealing with her own foibles. Just the book to enjoy on a summer day at the beach.
July 4, 2018
Ready for next one
These books are well written, and keep your interest. I guess you could read as a stand alone, but definitely better if read in order. There are enough twists to keep your interest, but the stories aren't complicated. A good book, overall.
These books are well written, and keep your interest. I guess you could read as a stand alone, but definitely better if read in order. There are enough twists to keep your interest, but the stories aren't complicated. A good book, overall.
August 7, 2018
Enjoyment
I have read almost every book the author has written and have enjoyed the ride. The imagination of a slower way of life,the characters who are so interesting...it's a great read.
I have read almost every book the author has written and have enjoyed the ride. The imagination of a slower way of life,the characters who are so interesting...it's a great read.
August 18, 2018
Another good “Who Done It?”
This book is the 3rd in this series and they keep getting better. The characters are believable and the story is interesting. Just don’t expect real descriptions of the places named. The author embellished a lot in that area.
This book is the 3rd in this series and they keep getting better. The characters are believable and the story is interesting. Just don’t expect real descriptions of the places named. The author embellished a lot in that area.
August 21, 2018
Can't wait for book 5
Really enjoyed this series. Because Harvey and Skyler are so different the interaction between them is interesting. You never know how the story is going to end.
Really enjoyed this series. Because Harvey and Skyler are so different the interaction between them is interesting. You never know how the story is going to end.
December 12, 2018
Really good story
I enjoyed reading another installment in the Coastal Suspense series . I love the interaction between Skylar and Harvey.
Try it and you'll find it's hard to put down!
I enjoyed reading another installment in the Coastal Suspense series . I love the interaction between Skylar and Harvey.
Try it and you'll find it's hard to put down!
April 7, 2020
Great storyline with real life issues
I love reading books with settings in areas that I've vacationed in and to add to it the mystery in the storyline is great and keeps you wondering without being too unbelievable.
I love reading books with settings in areas that I've vacationed in and to add to it the mystery in the storyline is great and keeps you wondering without being too unbelievable.
July 4, 2021
Love this book
Great summer read. I love the mystery but I also love the characters. I always finish her books in one reading session. She has become one of my favorite authors. Also, I live in Northwest Florida not to far from Carrabelle. You will enjoy this series
Great summer read. I love the mystery but I also love the characters. I always finish her books in one reading session. She has become one of my favorite authors. Also, I live in Northwest Florida not to far from Carrabelle. You will enjoy this series
June 17, 2018
Another good story
I did enjoy this one. Although I had it figured out, I enjoy the characters and their interactions. Cannot wait for the next one
I did enjoy this one. Although I had it figured out, I enjoy the characters and their interactions. Cannot wait for the next one
June 28, 2018
Connected
The three books in the coastal suspense series read like one continuous story. I enjoyed all three. The characters are realistic and the story line too.
The three books in the coastal suspense series read like one continuous story. I enjoyed all three. The characters are realistic and the story line too.
July 9, 2018
Death Blow review
I really enjoy your less than perfect but very human characters. I think you do an excellent job of portraying Florida. Looking forward to your next book.
I really enjoy your less than perfect but very human characters. I think you do an excellent job of portraying Florida. Looking forward to your next book.
August 3, 2018
Fraternities
People from their own 'clans', and identify insiders and outsiders, but sometimes the rolls get confused, and people get caught in the cross fire. Good story.
People from their own 'clans', and identify insiders and outsiders, but sometimes the rolls get confused, and people get caught in the cross fire. Good story.
August 22, 2018
Great read
Kept me glued to the book. Love the characters. Can't wait for the next one in the series.looking forward to the relationship with Ben.
Kept me glued to the book. Love the characters. Can't wait for the next one in the series.looking forward to the relationship with Ben.
September 1, 2018
It 's a hit
Reader should enjoy the characters in this story. Author has a wide margin to grow each of the characters and story.
Reader should enjoy the characters in this story. Author has a wide margin to grow each of the characters and story.
September 18, 2018
Fun to Read
Excellent reading. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes books about partners solving crimes. Solar and Harvey are fun to read about.
Excellent reading. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes books about partners solving crimes. Solar and Harvey are fun to read about.
September 21, 2018
Good book
I enjoy the way Me Watts tells her stories, they move fast and are a good read. Enjoy her descriptions of the areas her characters go through.
I enjoy the way Me Watts tells her stories, they move fast and are a good read. Enjoy her descriptions of the areas her characters go through.
October 10, 2018
Good read, believable characters, buy the series!
Really good read, loved the characters. Buy the series! Looking for the next one now. A bargain at the price.
Really good read, loved the characters. Buy the series! Looking for the next one now. A bargain at the price.
December 2, 2018
Rockin' Read
Nice ! So fun to have come across Emma's talents. Skyler is my kind of woman, loved all the twists and straight forward action.
Nice ! So fun to have come across Emma's talents. Skyler is my kind of woman, loved all the twists and straight forward action.
March 3, 2019
Death blow
Hard to put down. Fans of Lethal Weapon will like this. Heroine is like a female Riggs living on a boat in Florida.
Hard to put down. Fans of Lethal Weapon will like this. Heroine is like a female Riggs living on a boat in Florida.
April 27, 2019
Enjoyed!
Enjoyed this book as much as the second in the series. The first one,not as much. Will let you know about the fourth.
Enjoyed this book as much as the second in the series. The first one,not as much. Will let you know about the fourth.
June 9, 2019
A great read
Couldn't put it down read it in a day and a half. My favorite of the series so far. Really invested in the characters now and can't wait for the next book!
Couldn't put it down read it in a day and a half. My favorite of the series so far. Really invested in the characters now and can't wait for the next book!
July 1, 2019
Good summer reading.
Storylines move right along. Structure, plot and characters are written in the style of short stories.
Will continue to read books by this author.
Storylines move right along. Structure, plot and characters are written in the style of short stories.
Will continue to read books by this author.
October 4, 2019
Pretty dang good
You do a good job of keeping the people that are suspect really human it their actions. Pretty much a natural fit for the mystery as it unfolds.
You do a good job of keeping the people that are suspect really human it their actions. Pretty much a natural fit for the mystery as it unfolds.
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