Echoes of Edisto
Book Three of the Edisto Island Mysteries
by C. Hope Clark
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Pub Date Aug 05 2016 | Archive Date Jun 26 2017
BelleBooks | Bell Bridge Books
Description
Murder came in with the tide...
Edisto Island is a paradise where people escape from the mainstream world. Yet for newly sworn-in Edisto Police Chief Callie Jean Morgan, the trouble has just begun...
When a rookie officer drowns in a freak crash in the marsh, Callie’s instincts tell her it wasn’t an accident. As suspects and clues mount, Callie’s outlandish mother complicates the investigation, and Callie’s long-time friendship with Officer Mike Seabrook takes a turn toward something new—but is shadowed by the unsolved mystery of his wife’s death. Everyone’s past rises to the surface, entangling with death that cuts to the bone.
The roar of the surf made Callie’s steps soundless, her thoughts louder. Two and a half weeks on the job, and she’d lost an officer. Edisto hadn’t sacrificed an officer in its entire history, and the first female chief had to be the one to break the record.
She sniffled. Salty breezes began to clear her sinuses, but nothing could assuage the guilt clinging to her like the muggy air.
Sarah lived. Francis died. And somebody had to be disappointed at that freakish turn of events, because she suspected it was meant to be the other way around. Crime was for people who lived across the big bridge on the mainland. But whether the natives liked it or not, the brake lines were cut on Edisto. She didn’t want to go down that path, but one of them might be a frustrated, unfulfilled killer.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781611947267 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Barbara T, Reviewer
I am emotionally wrung out. Callie has had a difficult life in her previous two stories. I didn't think things could get worse for her, but they do. The book starts with the death of a young police officer trying to save someone. So young, such a nice-sounding person to die so needlessly. The book is all about the entanglements of Callie's life. Those she loves and those she fights against. There are surprises, suspense, drama and humor. I certainly hope there will be an Edisto #4.
C L J, Reviewer
When there is a car crash and one of Police Chief Callie Morgan’s officers is killed while helping she is convinced it is not an accident. So starts the story. It is full of surprises, drama and some funny. I think I would have enjoyed this book a little more if I had read the first two books but it was still a good and read I will read the first two books. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC.
Kathryn P, Reviewer
Echoes of Edisto is the third book in the The Edisto Island Mysteries series by author C. Hope Clark. I love this series. Author Clark beautifully captures the essence of Edisto Island. It is a magical place hidden on the shores of South Carolina.
Echoes of Edisto begins just after the last book, Edisto Jinx, lets off. Callie is now the Police Chief of Edisto Island. The book opens with the death of one of her officers. Not the best way to start her new position. In fact it is quite devastating. As is the fact that somehow her mother may involved. And her dead father's mistress..whose breaks wear tampered with. This accident caused her officer Francis's death. Who is this reporter who is intent on destroying Callie's mother's political career? And what is going on with Officer Mike Seabrook. Do they have a future together?
Callie is still struggling with her demons...past and present. Alcohol is her escape. Her son Jeb and her love Mike Seabrook are both looking out for her and encouraging her to find solace without the bottle. There are lots of twists and turns in this story. It is hard to put down.
Good mystery. It took me quite a while to figure out what was going on. Never assume anything about anyone in this tale!
Great read! Highly recommend Echoes of Edisto and the entire Edisto Island Mystery series. I'm already looking forward to what is going to happen to Callie next as she settles into life on Edisto.
Ann H, Librarian
I was completely caught up in this book and could hardly put it down! I want to read more books by C. Hope Clark - particularly those set on Edisto. I'm a native southerner who lives less than 2 hours from Edisto, and the portrayal of the people and the area rang true. The character development made me care about the characters more deeply than I expected. I look forward to further adventures on Edisto!
Delores F, Reviewer
I downloaded Echoes of Edisto from Net Galley and settled in to peacefully read another great C Hope Clark mystery...Oh WOW, oh my gosh! Sitting quietly and reading doesn't happen with this book. The action starts right away, and I was off on a roller coaster ride that just made me keep on reading. The characters are alive (mostly) and real, and Callie faces changes and situations she sure never anticipated. I'm not talking "Oh my!" situations here. I'm talking "Oh no, say it isn't so!" situations. People change who they are, some live and some don't. Although it seems like an upset apple cart, everything comes together in the end; no loose ends to wonder about.
Every time I read one of Hope's books, I think it must be the best one yet...and then she totally exceeds her excellence and creates an even better story. I really think this is one of the best. Order in for dinner and tell the family you're busy...then read, read, read.
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