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adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Murder
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“The Bay" by L.J. Ross is a gripping mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of Cornwall, Ross weaves a tale of suspense, secrets, and small-town intrigue. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is intricately crafted, with twists and turns that will leave readers guessing until the very end. Ross's descriptive prose vividly brings the coastal setting to life, adding an extra layer of depth to the story. Overall, "The Bay" is a compelling read that will satisfy fans of mystery and suspense.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Bay is the third novel in the Summer Suspense Mysteries series which is set in St Ives. Whilst they contain some of the characters from the previous books, each novel is a self contained story so can easily be read as standalones.
In this book we meet Sophie who works for the local police force and is fiercely independent. Due to a secret she has been keeping, she has never gotten close to anyone but she soon finds that to be a struggle with the handsome Gabriel, a newcomer, and who has his eyes set on her.
Whilst there is the start of something romantic, well as a reader we hope, the discovery of a body adds an air of mystery as to who it is and why they were killed. I really enjoyed the investigation as well as the growing working relationship between Sophie and her partner Turner who maybe a bit of a rookie, but he has a lot of heart.
The Bay was another great read in the series with its idyllic setting and the mix of suspense and a romance on the cards. The characters are likeable and the mystery element had me glued to the pages. I’m really enjoying the books in this series by the author and am hoping there is more to come. I love that you get to meet new characters with previous ones in the background so they can be enjoyed by new or existing readers. An entertaining and gripping read!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes