Copper Waters
by Marlene M. Bell
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Pub Date 7 Oct 2022 | Archive Date 29 Feb 2024
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Description
A rural New Zealand vacation turns poisonous.
For third time, antiquities assessor Annalisse Drury has turned down a marriage proposal from handsome Alec Zavos - and, once again, it's not because Annalisse isn't desperate for them to spend the rest of their lives together.
Her refusal is over an issue that would tear any relationship apart. Virena, one of Alec's many ex-girlfriends, has reappeared with a nine-year-old boy she claims is Alec's forgotten son - and to Annalisse's shock and frustration, Alec has reasons to refuse a paternity test to prove or disprove Virena's claim.
Taking a break from the situation, Annalisse accepts an invitation to visit a rural sheep farm deep in the emerald hills of New Zealand - literally the other side of the world from the drama of Annalisse's life in New York.
But the intrigue Annalisse tries to escape soon follows her to the idyllic cottage retreat.
Overprotective Alec sends their mutual friend Detective Bill Drake to watch over Annalisse while she's in New Zealand. Soon after, a local resident who accompanies them from Christchurch Airport dies under mysterious circumstances. When a second violent death occurs, the game is truly afoot - and Annalisse and Bill soon find themselves at odds with local law enforcement as their investigation unearths the first of this small town's many dirty secrets.
As she and Bill pursue their individual leads in the developing mysteries, Annalisse is forced to confront not just the brutal truth about small town politics and family ties that led to murder; but also, how they echo the New York drama she's frantically trying to escape. Can Annalisse and Alec save their relationship?
Copper Waters is the fourth installment of Marlene M. Bell's thrilling Annalisse series - an intriguing cottage mystery that fans of Kathy Reichs and Dan Brown will absolutely love.
Advance Praise
"""Copper Waters will satisfy fans of both sheep and sleuthing stories."" - Booklife
""Marlene M. Bell's COPPER WATERS is a well-written murder mystery with descriptive scenes, an intriguing setting, and enough push and pull between the characters and within the plot to keep readers engaged."" - IndieReader
""Marlene M. Bell is a master storyteller when it comes to the cozy mystery genre."" - Book Review Directory
""Bell's meticulous detailing and comprehensive research are unmistakable, immersing readers into the vibrant landscapes, indigenous culture, and even the intriguing sphere of sheep farming. This novel offers a refreshing deviation from traditional locales that imbues the narrative with depth and texture."" ☆☆☆☆☆- Literary Titan
""Copper Waters is emotional and thrilling, surprising and life-changing."" - Review by Book Excellence
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798986340906 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Sue O, Reviewer
A rural New Zealand vacation turns poisonous.
For third time, antiquities assessor Annalisse Drury has turned down a marriage proposal from handsome Alec Zavos - and, once again, it's not because Annalisse isn't desperate for them to spend the rest of their lives together.
Carla J, Reviewer
3.5 rounded up. Antiquities expert Annalisse Drury and tycoon Alec Zavos are at an impasse in their relationship. With a previous girlfriend showing up with a young son in a previous book, claiming her is Alec's, Annalisse wants him to take a paternity test to be sure. He keeps putting it off and Annalisse doesn't like what she has become. She receives an invitation to visit a sheep farm in New Zealand, as well as possibly find out where her mother has gone. She accepts and tells Alec to say home. Alec is worried and sends his friend Bill, who is also a private investigator. It is lucky for her that Bill is there as shortly after they arrive a man they drove from the airport with is killed and then a second man dies and they are last ones to see both of them alive. The local police don't seem to be too worried about either case, so Bill and Annalisse snoop a bit. When Annalisse is injured, Alex flies over to be with her. It seems a quiet sheep station doesn't give Annalisse the quiet or peace she is looking for, nor any information about her mother.
Copper Waters is the fourth book in the Annalisse series and it is the first one I have read. I enjoyed the story, but I know I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I had read the first three. There were a lot of things mentioned in the book that had happened in previous stories, and although the author gave some back information, there were many times that I wished I knew more. I enjoyed the relationship between Anna and Alec and it felt real. There were issues and problems, secrets and silences just like most couples. The plot for this one was one that I had not read before, and even with the clues, I was not even close to guessing the culprit. I learned a lot about sheep farming and showing which I found interesting. Of course, corrupt police and politicians play a part in this story, but were they also involved in the murder? This was an interesting mystery with plenty of suspects, great characters and a wonderful setting. If you enjoy a cozy mystery set in a different locale with an ongoing storyline, then you will probably enjoy this series very much.
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