Kait Carson

This is the second book in the Hayden Kent Mystery series, but the first one I read. I was able to follow this story quite well without reading the first one, but will go back and read it as there were some references to the story that I would like to know more about.

Hayden Kent is the main character in the story. The book takes place in the Florida Keys so it is no wonder that this series revolves around deep sea diving and snorkeling. Dana, the woman who took care of Hayden after her parents died, has just found the body of her son. Based on his skill at diving, he is a salvage/treasure hunter, Dana and Hayden can not believe this was an accident. Hayden promises Dana that she will find out what happened to Mike. Hayden is a paralegal for a probate and estate planning firm and it just so happens that are handling Mike's estate. As Hayden begins the work necessary to probate the estate, she stumbles upon another will besides the one they filed and enough inconsistencies that she needs to dig more. As she uncovers one clue after another, she begins putting herself in danger. With the help of her best friends Mallory, a lawyer, and Janice, a police officer, they keep digging and diving to find answers. I was not sure who the guilty party was until it was revealed at the end, although I did begin to have some suspicions.

The author has created characters that are very believable and likeable. The plot is well developed and also very believable. I know that this book fits the cozy mystery genre, but it is also a good mystery that anyone who likes mysteries would enjoy. The descriptions of the diving were wonderful. It made me feel like I was right there with them. There was a great pace in the story and the development of the plot. A well crafted mystery that I think anyone who likes mysteries would enjoy.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (plus d'informations)

This is the second book in the Hayden Kent Mystery series, but the first one I read. I was able to follow this story quite well without reading the first one, but will go back and read it as there were some references to the story that I would like to know more about.

Hayden Kent is the main character in the story. The book takes place in the Florida Keys so it is no wonder that this series revolves around deep sea diving and snorkeling. Dana, the woman who took care of Hayden after her parents died, has just found the body of her son. Based on his skill at diving, he is a salvage/treasure hunter, Dana and Hayden can not believe this was an accident. Hayden promises Dana that she will find out what happened to Mike. Hayden is a paralegal for a probate and estate planning firm and it just so happens that are handling Mike's estate. As Hayden begins the work necessary to probate the estate, she stumbles upon another will besides the one they filed and enough inconsistencies that she needs to dig more. As she uncovers one clue after another, she begins putting herself in danger. With the help of her best friends Mallory, a lawyer, and Janice, a police officer, they keep digging and diving to find answers. I was not sure who the guilty party was until it was revealed at the end, although I did begin to have some suspicions.

The author has created characters that are very believable and likeable. The plot is well developed and also very believable. I know that this book fits the cozy mystery genre, but it is also a good mystery that anyone who likes mysteries would enjoy. The descriptions of the diving were wonderful. It made me feel like I was right there with them. There was a great pace in the story and the development of the plot. A well crafted mystery that I think anyone who likes mysteries would enjoy.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (plus d'informations)

Mike is dead having been washed up near a dock on the coast of Florida, still in his scuba gear. Initially, it appears to be an accident. Hayden Kent, a paralegal and the friend of Dana Terry, Mike’s mother, dives the scene at Dana’s urging where mike had purportedly found a treasure. She wanted Hayden to discover what Mike had found … and what may have gotten him killed. She does locate an old shipwreck and brings up a couple of Spanish doubloons. When she goes to file Mike’s will, she finds there was another will already filed, both dated a day before his death. The wills are identical except the beneficiaries had been significantly changed. As Hayden keeps pursuing the truth, she begins to receive threatening emails.

The second in the Hayden Kent Mystery series, this charming cozy mystery offers up several suspects for our ‘whodunit’ compass. The list included an ex-wife and an ex-boss and both ex’s were seeing each other. There was a bit more scuba diving information given than the average reader would want to engage in. Otherwise, the characters were lively and believable, and the beautiful Florida Keys scenery was a welcome addition. I’m guessing you’ll find the ending as unpredictable as I did. Even though it’s a series, it can be comfortably read as a stand-alone. Rating: 4 out of 5.… (plus d'informations)

I was thrilled to read a book where the action takes place in the Florida Keys. I live in Florida and it is one of our favorite places to visit. Hayden Kent is the main character. The woman who took care of her after her parents died has just lost her son. They soon decide it was murder. The author has created characters that are very believable, along with a great plot line. I could picture myself in the Keys. The dives were well described. The pace is just right for this type of novel. I realized that this was the second book, and I would definitely need to read the first book to find out how it all started. It is not necessary to read the first one to understand the second one. I am one of those people who doesn’t want to miss out. I had not read anything by this author, but would definitely recommend them.

I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.… (plus d'informations)