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An Unpublished 89,000-Word Murder Mystery Novel by Paula Dumas
After years of struggling to cope with the pain of chronic migraine, investigative journalist Emory Carver has finally found the perfect life she’s always dreamed of on the shores of Lake Lanier, Georgia, with her new husband, charming real estate developer Burke. Though more than two hundred bodies are rumored to be nestled deep beneath the picturesque lake’s surface, Emory dismisses it as idle gossip.
That is until her best friend’s dead body washes up on the shores of Cocktail Cove.
The shocking discovery destroys Emory’s newfound happiness when Burke becomes the prime suspect in the murder case. Emory’s devastation triggers another brutal migraine attack, priming her hypersensitive brain to see, smell, and sense subtle yet critical clues the local police overlook -- and would rather ignore.
As the damning evidence mounts up, Emory must decide whether to fight for her husband’s innocence or believe the rumors of his betrayals and lies. She risks losing the love of her life in her pursuit of the truth.
Early Reviews
what first readers say
As you can tell by the time stamp, I’m enjoying it. Can't put it down.
Lottie B.
Such great work ... I like your sleuth Emory very much!
Betsy A.
Strong writing with a first chapter that pulls you right in. An interesting -- and very suspicious -- cast of characters.
andrea H.
What's it like?
A Small-Town Domestic Suspense
Think Mayberry meets Ozark. With its relentless pursuit of justice, small-town secrets, and domestic suspense in a seemingly idyllic community, COCKTAIL COVE is a good fit for fans of Stephen Amidon's LOCUST LANE, Adam White’s THE MIDCOAST, and Sally Hepworth's THE SOULMATE.
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Chapter 01
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