Paradise Cove by Davin Goodwin is a highly recommended procedural and the second novel in the Roscoe Conklin series. The series starts with Diver’s Paradise and is followed by Paradise Cove.

When a human leg washes ashore on the island of Bonaire, retired cop Roscoe Conklin, called "R" by friends, is nearby and examines the scene. Due to a tattoo, he quickly determines that the leg belongs to Rulio, the nephew of a close friend, Erika. With little evidence, the investigation comes to a standstill. R makes a deal with the lead detective to follow his wife because the inspector thinks she is having an affair. In exchange R is given the case file. Even though it is in Dutch, he manages to decipher the few clues available. The clues seem to lead to Paradise Cove, an upscale resort run by a friendly American couple. Then the body count begins to rise...

Paradise Cove is a well-written, very satisfying procedural with an interesting investigative plot. This is the second in a series but worked as a stand alone. The unique island setting gives the novel the ambience of a procedural set in a small town. Don't expect the relentless action of a thriller. The island setting provides a vibrant and laid back atmosphere.

The characters are portrayed as realistic individuals and are all integrated into the plot of the narrative. R's relationship with Arabella, a detective with the Bonaire police, is going strong. His beer is a Bright with a slice of lime, which seems appropriate for someone living on an island paradise.

Goodwin presents all the clues to solve the complicated case, and, although I guessed who-dun-it early on, the action leading up to the end was engaging and interesting.
Disclosure: My review copy was courtesy of Oceanview Publishing via Edelweiss.
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In Paradise Cove, the second book of the Roscoe Conklin Mystery Series, author Davin Goodwin weaves an intriguing mystery tale that follows retired detective and island hotel owner Roscoe Conklin's investigation into the disappearance of the nephew of his hotel office manager.

This mystery tale is set in the Caribbean tropical island setting of Bonaire. Roscoe Conklin is a retired police detective from Rockford, Illinois, who for the past five years has owned The YellowRock hotel on the island of Bonaire. Bonaire is known to be a diving paradise, but when a young dive master named Rulio goes missing, and ultimately his leg washes ashore, Roscoe is dragged out of retirement and promises Erika, his hotel office manager, that he would investigate and find out what happened to her nephew.

Author Davin Goodwin provides a multi-layered storyline that has enough mystery, suspense, drama, treachery, secrets, and intriguing twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing. The author weaves an intricate and complicated investigation into the murder of the young dive master, but that isn't all that Roscoe's investigation uncovers, especially when the clues leads to something more than diving happening on the island paradise.

Told in the first person perspective, Roscoe takes the reader along for the ride on his latest investigative adventure. This engaging Caribbean mystery story has realistic characters; witty island dialogue and humorous interactions; a rich description of the island setting of Bonaire; and a multi-layered storyline that easily draws the reader into how the pieces of Roscoe's investigation puzzle comes together and is solved.

Paradise Cove is the kind of island mystery that easily keeps the reader captivated, guessing, on their toes, and wanting more!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a vitural book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.

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