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Dead in Vineyard Sand (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Philip R. Craig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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It's a picture-perfect Vineyard summer, and ex-Boston cop J.W. Jackson finds time for lazy afternoons at the beach with his wife, Zee, and the kids. Nothing could be better, but of course not everything is peaceful, even on this idyllic island. When J.W.’s rich businessman friend Glen Norton invites him to join a golfing foursome at Waterwoods, the island’s prettiest club, he’s happy to accept. But trouble is waiting for J.W. in the sand trap at the fourth hole—the sand trap with the human hand protruding from below. With circumstantial evidence pointing to J.W., he must act fast, peeling back layers of deceit surrounding old Vineyard families in his search for a killer.
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    Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    Scribner
  6. Publication date
    June 9, 2006
  7. File size
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In Craig's delightful 17th Martha's Vineyard mystery (after 2005's Vineyard Prey), ex-Boston cop J.W. Jackson once again displays his knack for stumbling on dead bodies. This time he finds a human hand sticking out of a sand trap on a Vineyard golf course. Since the hand turns out to belong to Henry Highsmith, a cranky environmentalist with whom our hero had an earlier altercation, Jackson himself falls under suspicion. After a truck with a description matching Jackson's is spotted running Highsmith's wife off the bike path, his troubles really begin. Jackson charms as ever, with his devotion to fishing, clamming and cookery and with his tart commentary on such subjects as gas guzzling SUVs, golfers and cyclists.
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J. W. Jackson must clear himself of a murder accusation in this seventeenth Martha's Vineyard mystery. J. W. has an altercation at the fish market with rabid environmentalist Henry Highsmith, who seems spoiling for a fight; then, when J. W.'s golf foursome finds Highsmith's body buried in a sand trap, J. W. finds himself a suspect. The fact that Henry's wife, Abigail, is run off the road on her bicycle by an SUV that looks like J. W.'s only adds fuel to the fire. The former cop turned housesitter, fisherman, and performer of odd jobs investigates while taking care of his young children in this family-centered mystery. (J. W. is likely to take his kids along to question suspects when he isn't building them a rope bridge in the backyard.) A wonderfully evoked sense of place and a sensitive exploration of environmental issues combine with likable characters and plenty of humor in this long-running and always entertaining series. The resolution of the mystery is not much of a surprise this time, but series fans will find their pleasure elsewhere. Sue O'Brien
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000JMKOM8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scribner (June 9, 2006)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 9, 2006
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2519 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0743270444
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 146 ratings

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Paula Switzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Martha's Vineyard stories
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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I always enjoy Philip Craig's book. Sorry he's no longer alive to write them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another good cozy mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
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I took me a little while to figure out Whodunit, but the how eluded me almost until the end. I like that JW and Olive were finally starting to work past their animosity. I'm looking forward to the next book
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Yvonne Saunders
5.0 out of 5 stars Phillip Craig
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
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Great read! His books are never disappointing.
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Cecily R. Pilzer
5.0 out of 5 stars The setting half the fun of the book
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
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Predictable mystery set in Martha's Vineyard. Ending is hidden enough until the last chapter.The setting half the fun of the book. Philip Craig is an excellent writer who really knows his territory for the setting.
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S. Silver
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2006
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Another intriguing, fun read from author Philip R. Craig. "J.W.", the protagonist in the series, always manages to immerse himself in trouble on the idealic Isle of Martha's Vineyard. Expecially enjoyable is the way "J. W." successfully incorporates his family responsibilities into his sleuthing. This story piques the reader's interest through to the last page!
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richard jones
4.0 out of 5 stars New delivery location
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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Nothing wrong with the products,but the order with the light bulbs and preservision was left on the front stairs in Storm Henri's tropical rain when it could have been placed in an adjacent sliding glass door enclosed porch safe from the downpour. I would like to stipulate now that all future deliveries be placed inside the glassed in porch safe from the elements and potential theft. Thank you Richard Jones
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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he did it agine
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Tinker48
5.0 out of 5 stars As Always. . . Great!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
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I have read every book in the Martha Vineyard Mystery series and have enjoyed every one and this one is no exception.
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