Tides, Lies, and Alibis

Sunshine.
Sea breezes.
Secrets deadly enough to sink a town.
Every tide brings something new to Manatee Bay.
This one brings murder.
In 1998 Manatee Bay, sunshine and small-town secrets go hand in hand—and no one knows that better than artist Kate MacGregor. When the Spring Berry Festival turns unexpectedly chaotic and her lifelong friend Cindy lands at the center of the scandal, Kate decides it’s time to put her quick instincts and tactless charm to good use. With gossip swirling faster than the Gulf tides and a parade of quirky locals (and opinionated pets) offering more confusion than clues, Kate soon finds herself unraveling a mystery that goes deeper than a case of baker's envy. As old family grudges resurface and new suspicions grow, she’ll need every ounce of courage—and a few lucky breaks—to discover the truth before Manatee Bay jumps to all the wrong conclusions.
Engaging, atmospheric, and filled with coastal charm, Tides, Lies, and Alibi marks the start of the Manatee Bay Cozy Mysteries.