Stephen Rayfield

Murder At Seagull BeachA seaside murder mystery where secrets crash harder than the waves. When Lance Spadina stumbles upon a body in the surf, his peaceful beach town becomes the scene of a chilling investigation. What begins as a simple discovery soon spirals into a layered murder mystery with multiple suspects, cryptic clues, and old grudges that won't stay buried. Detective Dakota Sterling leads the case, but it's Lance-the town's amateur sleuth-who uncovers threads others miss.
Together, they unravel a puzzle that stretches from upscale restaurants to the dark undercurrents of the local yacht club. This seaside murder mystery quickly reveals a roster of dangerous suspects:- A fiery celebrity chef with a violent history- A jilted ex-boyfriend with no memory of the night- A legal assistant and knife-fighting expert with a ruined career- A mysterious woman in black with a military pastSet against the charm of a coastal village, Murder At Seagull Beach is a crime mystery set in a small town filled with eccentric locals, buried motives, and simmering secrets.
This is a clean mystery with no graphic violence, making it perfect for fans of character-driven suspense and intelligent deduction. This is book one in a beach town mystery series, where every case is a fresh challenge-and every suspect has something to hide. If you enjoy mysteries with amateur sleuths and detective fiction with twist endings, you'll love this new series launch.