Review for The Wraith’s Return by Raemi A. Ray

 The Wraith’s Return by Raemi A. Ray

Published: August 22, 2024 by Tule Publishing

Taken from  Goodreads:  Some secrets are safer lost at sea…

London based lawyer Kyra Gibson returns to Martha’s Vineyard and the beach house she inherited for an extended summer holiday. Still reeling from her father’s brutal murder and the role she and the handsome detective, Tarek Collins played in uncovering it, Kyra is hopeful for some peace and quiet. But when a summer squall reveals the wreckage of the pirate ship, Keres, rich with rumored treasure, all hopes of peace are dashed. Conservationists and treasure hunters descend on the exclusive island to lay claim to the ship. When two of the salvagers are killed, Kyra and Tarek’s friend, pub owner and amateur historian, Gully Gould is arrested for murder.

Determined to prove Gully’s innocence, Kyra, Tarek, and reformed playboy Chase Hawthorn team up to clear their friend’s name. But someone wants the treasure for themselves. And with someone willing to kill for it, there is more than just danger lurking along the island’s caves and coves. There is death.

My Thoughts:  I am hooked on this series.   I read book one and enjoyed it so much that when book two became available I could not pass up the chance to read/review it also.  Although, you do not have to read the books in order to enjoy them.  Each book is their own complete story.

Kyra, Tarek, and Chase are working together to solve a murder.  I enjoyed how well they work together and how they respect each other’s thoughts.   Kyra has a relationship with each of the guys that are unique and a huge part of the story.  I like that Kyra and Chase are so close that their late-night calls have become normal.   Tarek is a more complex character and I look forward to learning more about his history in future books since I think that gives a better understanding of some of the decisions he makes in the book.  

The Wraith’s Return is a great book that I recommend to any murder mystery reader.   The setting is an area I like reading about, the characters are relatable, and the storyline moves at a great pace with enough detail that I could picture what I was reading. 

Thank you to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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About Raemi (taken from her website):  Raemi A. Ray is the author of the Martha’s Vineuard Murders series, publishing in 2024. She takes inspiration from her travels to the island and around the world as well as from local and national headlines. Most of her books are based somewhat on real life. When not writing, working her other boring job, she earns her keep as the personal assistant to the resident house demons, Otto and DolphLundgren. She lives in Boston with her family.

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