Blood Tide

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Summary: So much more than a well-written mystery
Review: Blood Tide is a wonderful mystery full of interesting characters, including the most adorable dog I've ever met in print. Sam, the main character, is a likeable fellow who happens upon Sarasota, Florida after a bad turn of luck in his home city. Once he's here, he meets up with many of Sarasota's unique residents (author Barcomb hits the nail on the head in this respect; I know many people just like the ones he writes about). In the book as in life, this diverse group of people needs each other to survive, though many of them would never admit it. The mystery part of the book moves along and keeps you guessing until the end. There are two other elements of the book that I personally found interesting: it's almost like a Sarasota area travel book, mentioning real locations and taking the reader on a tour of this beautiful city as the mystery progresses; and it offers a curious way to learn about red tide, which, if you live in this area, you know can be devastating to human and animal life. Blood Tide offers an insight into another way red tide can wreak havoc, one I never thought of. All three of these elements are beautifully combined in one fascinating book. I found Blood Tide hard to put down.

Rating:
Summary: The Perfect Vacation Book
Review: Have a plane trip to take? Or a few days of relaxation planned? Then "Blood Tide" is the perfect book to take with you. The characters and places depicted in the novel are as believable at the descriptions are accurate. Living Sarasota, Florida where all the action takes place, you feel you are right there with Sam as he unravels the secrets of Sarasota "Society". This would make a great holiday gift for the mystery buff on your list.

Rating:
Summary: The Perfect Vacation Book
Review: Have a plane trip to take? Or a few days of relaxation planned? Then "Blood Tide" is the perfect book to take with you. The characters and places depicted in the novel are as believable at the descriptions are accurate. Living Sarasota, Florida where all the action takes place, you feel you are right there with Sam as he unravels the secrets of Sarasota "Society". This would make a great holiday gift for the mystery buff on your list.