by Barb, back from Bouchercon and catching her breath
Hi All! Advance Reader Copies for the seventh Maine Clambake Mystery, Steamed Open, are here. Comment below to enter to win one of two signed copies.
I’m excited about this new book which focuses on the tasty mollusk for which the clambake is named. Also, Maine coastal property rights. (Not what you expect them to be.) And, we finally get more of Julia’s boyfriend’s Chris’s family story.
Here’s the blurb:
It’s summertime in Busman’s Harbor, Maine, and the clamming is easy—or it was until a mysterious new neighbor blocks access to the beach, cutting off the Snowden Family Clambake’s supply. Julia Snowden is just one of many townspeople angered by Bartholomew Frick’s decision. But which one of them was angry enough to kill?
Beachcombers, lighthouse buffs, and clammers are outraged after Frick puts up a gate in front of his newly inherited mansion. When Julia urges him to reconsider, she’s the last to see him alive—except the person who stabs him in the neck with a clam rake. As she pores through a long list of suspects, Julia meets disgruntled employees, rival heirs, and a pair of tourists determined to visit every lighthouse in America. They all have secrets, and Julia will have to work fast to expose the guilty party—or see this season’s clam harvest dry up for good.
The book comes out December 18. But for now, two lucky winners will get an early peek. Watch also for later giveaways on my Facebook page here, and on Goodreads, here.
Good luck and thanks for entering!
Readers: Leave a comment to be entered to win one of two Advance Reader Copies of Steamed Open. Giveaway closes September 15, 2018 at midnight EDT. US and Canada entries only. Thanks!
So excited for this book, it’s one of the best cozy series out there right now!
My favourite cozy series! I can’t wait to read it!!
So glad to have discovered your series, Barbara! We only visit Maine one week a year, but your books take me there the other 51!
This sounds like a great cast of characters and I love the murder weapon!
Great series. A real winner!
I love this series and look forward to reading the new book!
I would love to win this book! This is a wonderful series.
Sounds interesting! Thanks for the chance.
Have not started this series yet but have been wanting too.
Love to read thank you looks like a great book to read
I love this series and can’t wait to read this new addition!
I would love to read this book. Love the cover & title!!
I cannot wait to read this one! Thank you for this chance!
I can’t wait to read it! It sounds so interesting and I’m wondering how Julia will solve this mystery.
Thanks for the giveaway….I love the books!
A new series & author for me.
New author for me. Love the cover. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance.
I cannot wait!! Buying one for Chrustmas for a friend, too! We both love the series.
Proofreading before publishing is important! 😄 Thst should have read: I’m excited! And, I am buying a copy as a Christmas gift for a friend!
Can’t wait to read it – great series ! So glad my library has your books.
I love this series and have read them all. I would love the opportunity to read the newest entry to it.
This book sounds cozy and interesting!! And the cover is so vivid 🙂 cannot wait!
Thanks for this opportunity! I’ve read one of this series and looking forward to more!
Would really love to read. I haven’t read this series yet, but the I really like the synopsis of the book and the series and I’m looking forward to reading the series.
I have read all the books in this series and have enjoyed them all. I am currently recovering from shoulder replacement surgery and this would be a great read for me.
looks like a great read can’t wait
I can’t wait to read the latest book in this series! I can’t put the books down!
So excited i love this series!
Hi Barbara! Cannot WAIT for this book! Love the Snowden family and getting transported to Busman’s Harbor. This one looks great! 🙂
I would love to read this book. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I look forward to joining Julia and the rest of the Snowden family on each adventure. The books help me feel as if I am living on the beautiful coast of Maine!
So excited a new book is out that has Mystery and Maine. Please enter me.
Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
Great series! Looking forward to reading it.
kckendler at gmail dot com
Love mysteries with food themes!! My favorite genre!!
I adore this series as Maine has always been a dream of mine to visit. The author brings Maine alive for me with every book. Thank you for the chance.
Wow this looks like a great read for fall!
This is such a fun series—I’d love to win.
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