Reviews
“The perfect beach read—with a deadly twist! I picked this up thinking it’d be a quick beach read—and wow, I was not ready! From the first page, A Beach Kill had me hooked. It’s short, sharp, and totally gripping. The setting feels like any sunny vacation spot… until the blood shows up. The mystery kept me guessing and the pace never slowed. I read it in one sitting with the waves in the background and chills down my spine. If you like your thrillers tense but easy to devour, this one’s a must for your summer bag.”
Stacy M. Pismo Beach, California USA
“Couldn’t put it down – pure beachside terror! What starts as a peaceful summer getaway turns into a pulse-pounding nightmare. A Beach Kill is fast, fierce, and utterly addictive. The sun might be shining, but the dread runs deep as Morelli races against time to unravel a chilling mystery. Blood on the sand, no bodies in sight, and a predator lurking in this beachside community – this is the kind of thriller that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. Perfect beach read if you like your sand scorched and your suspense ice-cold!”
Judy P. College Park, Maryland USA
“Read this on a hot summer’s day and the ending left me utterly cold.” I loved The Killing Seasons and have read all the Erin’s Bay Thrillers and it’s about time Chief of Police, Clayton Morelli got his own story where we get to see more of this hunky cop. It was like I was there, running next to him along the hot sand as he went from one cryptic clue to the next, trying to piece together what happened to this missing family. While I adore Carolyn Ryder, more Morelli please! And the ending? Wow is all I can say.”
Amiee B. Pie Creek, Queensland, Australia
“Tense, tightly written, and brilliantly atmospheric. As a longtime crime fiction reader, I’m picky about pacing, plot, and payoff—and A Beach Kill delivers on all three. The opening crime scene is pure intrigue: a family vanished, blood on the sand, no bodies, no clues. Clayton Morelli is a solid lead—sharp, determined, and believable. The coastal setting adds a haunting contrast to the brutality of the crime. It’s a tightly woven mystery with just enough twists to keep you guessing without overcomplicating the ride. A masterclass in how to do short-form thrillers right.”
Simon R. Denton, Texas USA
“One-sitting read that totally took over my day! I love stories I can devour in one go—and A Beach Kill hit the sweet spot. Sharp, suspenseful, and just the right length to read in an afternoon. The mystery had me flipping pages like crazy, and the tension never let up. No fluff, just a lean, gripping story that pulls you in fast and doesn’t let go until the very last line. If you’re looking for a quick but unforgettable thriller, this is it.”
Joan H. Chiltern, Buckinghamshire UK
