Sealfinger
by Heide Goody and Iain Grant
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Synopsis
Some bodies just won’t stay buried.
When a client tells Sam Applewhite she’s seen ghosts in the nearby graveyard, Sam dismisses it as the ramblings of an old woman. She’s got bigger things to worry about — Keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn’t easy – particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.
But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper.
Aided by her retired stage magician father and the owner of the most outlandish junk shop on the sea front, Sam dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded air force munitions, DIY foot surgery and a corpse that just won’t quit.
When a client tells Sam Applewhite she’s seen ghosts in the nearby graveyard, Sam dismisses it as the ramblings of an old woman. She’s got bigger things to worry about — Keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn’t easy – particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.
But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper.
Aided by her retired stage magician father and the owner of the most outlandish junk shop on the sea front, Sam dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded air force munitions, DIY foot surgery and a corpse that just won’t quit.
Review
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources and the authors for a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.Sam Applewhite primarily works at DefCon4 Security Services. However, she also delivers meals to the elderly every so often. On one delivery her client tells her about a ghost in the nearby graveyard. At first Sam dismisses the claim as an elderly woman's delusion, but when the old lady goes missing without a trace and the police dismiss her disappearance Sam decides to investigate herself. Her investigation takes you on a ride that is anything but ordinary.
There is a lot going on here, you have a crazy seal, murder, cover ups, a hungry alligator, a retired musician and so much more. I found there was a lot of filler and unnecessary shenanigans. I found this didn't take away from the story, I just found that for my specific tastes it didn't need to be as long as it was and it would have been just as good. With that said, the book is still really enjoyable. It is a slow burn with lots of details and you really get to know the characters. I know a lot of people would really enjoy it. I had a good time reading it and found it to be a positive experience.
Sealfinger is a great book for a rainy day. It's the kind of book you snuggle up with and just enjoy the experience. The way the writing just flows slow and steady will just carry you away. Despite there being murder and some other crime, this book is an extremely light and easy read.
There are 3 books in the Sam Applewhite series and I can absolutely see myself continuing on with the next 2 books.
Author Bio
Heide lives in North Warwickshire with her husband and a fluctuating mix of offspring and animals. Iain lives in South Birmingham with his wife and a fluctuating mix of offspring and animals. They aren’t sure how many novels they’ve written together since 2011 but it’s a surprisingly large number.
Social Media Links:
Website: http://www.pigeonparkpress.com/
Facebook group (the comedy kitchen): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2098850213744767
Twitter @IainMGrant and @HeideGoody
Social Media Links:
Website: http://www.pigeonparkpress.com/
Facebook group (the comedy kitchen): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2098850213744767
Twitter @IainMGrant and @HeideGoody
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