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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Review: The Ashes of Coral Cove (Murder and Mayhem in Coral Cove) by J.J. Macaw

The Ashes of Coral Cove

Murder and Mayhem in Coral Cove

by J.J. Macaw

Published: April 1, 2025

Publisher: J.J. Macaw Publishing

Genre: Mystery Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Small Town Romance, Cozy Mystery


Blurb:


Murder and Mayhem in Coral Cove

An Immersive Covey Mystery


A massive once-in-a-lifetime storm sweeps Coral Cove. Townhall goes up in flames, the city clerk’s tragic end sparks suspicion.

Maxine3 harper (Maxy), a renowned investigative reporter returned to her childhood hometown and steps into the web of confusion and chaos with Tony, her former high school sweetheart and therapist. They are joined by Tom, a retired cyber security expert and local bookstore owner, Together they explore dark secrets to protect the town.

With steely determination and unique skills, the trio unravels a puzzle of cyber clues and hidden motives. As the investigation unfolds, Maxy rekindles her romance with Tony.

A hidden victim turned villain lurks amid the ashes. With vengeance in his veins and decades of rejection in his heart, he continues his arsonist rampage, targeting Coral Cove’s historic buildings.

As embers cool, the team races against time to uncover the truth before Coral Cove’s history turns to smoke. A shocking confession halts the town’s heart. Loss and guilt hang heavy as the sea breeze whispers in a community, longing for its kinder past.

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My Review:

The Ashes of Coral Cove is the first book in J.J. Macaw’s Murder and Mayhem in Coral Cove Series. The story begins after a once-in-a-lifetime storm has swept through the town. The town hall goes up in smoke; other buildings are also being set on fire.

Never fear, though; Maxine Harper (Maxy), a renowned investigative reporter, has returned to her hometown, and with the help of Tony, her former high school sweetheart and therapist, along with Tom, a retired cyber security expert and local bookstore owner, they join forces to solve the mysterious crimes.

The investigation uncovers many dark secrets that the town has been trying to hide for a long time. The mystery, suspense, and dark secrets kept me hooked and rushing to the end as the truth was revealed.

I can’t wait to read more cozy mystery stories by J.J. Macaw, preferably set in Coral Cove! I highly recommend grabbing a copy of The Ashes of Coral Cove today!



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