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Beaver Island #5
Safe Harbour: A Humorous Beaver Island Mystery
A smart security system, a stalker, and a secret...
There’s a stranger—or two—in town, putting retired spy Irma Abercrombie even more on edge than usual. She still hasn’t tracked down Igor Ivanovitch, the gun-for-hire who escaped his jail cell earlier in the summer. And after things go south at a banquet to celebrate Snookie Smith’s recent gardening triumphs, the blame looks like it’s going to be cast at Irma’s feet.
When one of those out-of-towners is found dead on a lonely stretch of Beaver Island road, Violet thinks she’s off the hook, investigation-wise, when there’s no technology connection. But after she discovers that a newly engaged friend is on the island for a month-long sojourn, things get a bit stickier. Her buddy is gearing up for a bash to celebrate her impending nuptials, but what if a stalker has followed the bride-to-be to Beaver Island?
After some excitement on the island ferry knocks Irma for a loop, Violet has to pinch-hit for her on a mini mission that almost lands her in the slammer. As a confrontation approaches, Violet isn’t sure whom to trust…or where to find safe harbour.
There’s a stranger—or two—in town, putting retired spy Irma Abercrombie even more on edge than usual. She still hasn’t tracked down Igor Ivanovitch, the gun-for-hire who escaped his jail cell earlier in the summer. And after things go south at a banquet to celebrate Snookie Smith’s recent gardening triumphs, the blame looks like it’s going to be cast at Irma’s feet.
When one of those out-of-towners is found dead on a lonely stretch of Beaver Island road, Violet thinks she’s off the hook, investigation-wise, when there’s no technology connection. But after she discovers that a newly engaged friend is on the island for a month-long sojourn, things get a bit stickier. Her buddy is gearing up for a bash to celebrate her impending nuptials, but what if a stalker has followed the bride-to-be to Beaver Island?
After some excitement on the island ferry knocks Irma for a loop, Violet has to pinch-hit for her on a mini mission that almost lands her in the slammer. As a confrontation approaches, Violet isn’t sure whom to trust…or where to find safe harbour.
- GenresCozy Mystery
407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2023
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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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
November 27, 2024
Love Irma and Violet's adventures
What enjoyable reads! I love the characters and rooting for the savy Irma and her friends. This one was as fun as the rest and definitely held surprises for me at the end. Love the setting, the social scenes, Snookie, Julian, Doris, Stu, and the other townspeople. Hope book 7 is underway since book 6 arrives in just a few days. Love the humor and spy gadgets. Please keep Irma's coming!!
What enjoyable reads! I love the characters and rooting for the savy Irma and her friends. This one was as fun as the rest and definitely held surprises for me at the end. Love the setting, the social scenes, Snookie, Julian, Doris, Stu, and the other townspeople. Hope book 7 is underway since book 6 arrives in just a few days. Love the humor and spy gadgets. Please keep Irma's coming!!
April 25, 2026
Irma is slowly realizing she's 70+ years old and her knees just won't do some of the stuff they used to do. But she has to keep going; Violet's friend is being stalked, marrying a jerk, and there's a murderer on the island. Not to mention Irma hasn't found escaped jailbird and assassin, Igor, yet. At least the bride is staying at the safest house on Beaver Island. It's really well protected...isn't it? Nice cozy with a twist and lots of humor.
March 26, 2024
4.75 stars
I am pretty crazy about this series. Love the setting, the characters, and even the POV switches from chapter to chapter don't slow me down anymore. The plot moves at a good pace, and most books wrap completely. This one has a cliffhanger of sorts, but I saw it coming and it didn't bug me. Just makes me ready to read the next adventure!
I am pretty crazy about this series. Love the setting, the characters, and even the POV switches from chapter to chapter don't slow me down anymore. The plot moves at a good pace, and most books wrap completely. This one has a cliffhanger of sorts, but I saw it coming and it didn't bug me. Just makes me ready to read the next adventure!
June 19, 2023
Great Fun.
It’s official. I want to be Irma when I grow up … except I’ll be her age in four years so I have some catching up to do. Great mystery and a lot of crazy fun and downright crazy characters. Love the series.
It’s official. I want to be Irma when I grow up … except I’ll be her age in four years so I have some catching up to do. Great mystery and a lot of crazy fun and downright crazy characters. Love the series.
February 12, 2025
Great Read
You laugh, you cry, you worry and you cheer. These have been some great reads for me and fun to try to figure out “who done it”. Surprises around every corner and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to read more.
You laugh, you cry, you worry and you cheer. These have been some great reads for me and fun to try to figure out “who done it”. Surprises around every corner and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to read more.
May 17, 2026
wonderful book!
Totally captivating! Could not put the book down! Wonderful characters, good storyline, terrific writing. Recommend everyone start the Beaver Island mystery series. Will not regret. Can’t wait to start the next book.!
Totally captivating! Could not put the book down! Wonderful characters, good storyline, terrific writing. Recommend everyone start the Beaver Island mystery series. Will not regret. Can’t wait to start the next book.!
January 2, 2024
If you’re reading these books, you know what you’re getting. They are just fun.
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