Carmine Valentine
Cozy mysteries
The Barefoot by Moonlight Mystery Series
Cozy mysteries set in the Pacific Northwest
Each book in the series has a different set of protagonists with familiar characters returning in each book to help solve the mystery. And in each book, you'll be introduced to the characters who will have their own mystery to solve in the next book in the series.
Book 1:
Meet Marianne and Jack
They meet on the ferry to Orcas Island. Jack is secretive as to his reasons for visiting the island. Marianne is wondering if he is behind the threatening notes tied to her gate, hinting that her family name is tied to stolen jewels. Soon they realize that their families are the targets and that it will take the two of them to find out who is behind these threats and, in doing so, discover long-hidden secrets putting them both in real danger.
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I love to read. I always have a book on the side table, my beach bag, or in my suitcase. I love getting lost in a story. The weekend rolls around and there are must-haves I must have to make it a good one: espresso beans, ingredients for the recipe I want to try...and a book to read. Carmine
Interesting facts about the Pacific Northwest
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The Columbian Mammoth fossilized remains have been found all over the Pacific Northwest and is the official fossil of the State of Washington.
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The Salish Sea is a combination of three bodies of water: The Strait of Georgia, Juan de Fuca Strait, and the Puget Sound. The Salish Sea is named in honor and recognition of the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Nations.
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Orcas Island is not named for the Orca whale. It's shortened from Horcasitas from the name of the Viceroy of New Spain who commissioned an exploration to the Pacific Northwest in the late 1700s. His full name was Don Juan Vincente de Guemes Pacheco y Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo.
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