{"product_id":"the-washashore-a-seaside-mystery-thriller-christopher-mirabile-paperback","title":"The Washashore: A Seaside Mystery Thriller -- Christopher Mirabile, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A thoroughly entertaining and suspenseful debut, from a writer to watch. \u003cem\u003eThe Washashore\u003c\/em\u003e has action, terrific dialogue, and a charming cast of characters that will keep you hooked on this promising new series.\" \u003cem\u003e-William Landay, \u003c\/em\u003e New York Times \u003cem\u003ebestselling author of \u003c\/em\u003eDefending Jacob\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A quiet but engrossing...crime thriller with vibrant details and memorable characters.... Mirabile's prose is clean and clear and lovingly paints an eclectic, vibrant community.... a fine edition to any mystery-thriller collection.\" \u003cem\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dead man. A quiet beach town. A truth nobody wants unearthed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fatal late-night hit-and-run shatters the quiet of Provincetown, drawing interim police chief Silas Lopez into a case that appears straightforward-until the cracks begin to show. In a town where secrets wash ashore with every tide, nothing is ever as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom windswept dunes and secretive cranberry farms to the gritty docks of New Bedford, Silas chases a trail of shifting lies-missing trucks, grainy night-vision photos, and a maze of half-truths-each step pulling him deeper into a game no one wants him to play. The deeper he digs, the more formidable the forces that rise to stop him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Silas isn't one to back down. A fifteenth-generation ranch hand turned plain-spoken cop, he's fueled by grit, instinct, and a stubborn streak that won't quit. With a young department still finding its footing and a growing bond with fiery social worker Wren Bradford, Silas presses on as the tide of danger rises around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a tragic accident investigation unravels into something far darker and more dangerous, forcing Silas to confront a threat that could cost him everything he holds dear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Archer Mayor, and William Kent Krueger, this first Silas Lopez Mystery blends small-town intrigue, windswept coast beauty, criminal noir, and relentless suspense into a gripping debut that will keep fans of mystery series turning pages long into the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A main character with guts and heart, a warm love story-a smart, satisfying mystery read.\" \u003cem\u003e-Cheryl Richardson, #1\u003c\/em\u003e New York Times \u003cem\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gripping, addictive page turner. Atmospheric, character-driven, and relentlessly suspenseful.\" \u003cem\u003e-Mary J. Cronin, international bestselling author, entrepreneur \u0026amp; podcaster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​​​​​​​\"[A] clash of iconic American imagery perfectly launches the [Silas] Lopez series. Mirabile's debut mystery ... establishes the detective as stoic, principled, and carrying the kind of damage that surfaces at inconvenient moments. [The] pacing is patient and relentless...\" \u003cem\u003e-BookLife by Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"...a thoughtful, well-paced mystery that leans just as much on character and atmosphere as it does on plot. If you enjoy mysteries that are a little more reflective, with a strong sense of place and a detective who actually thinks things through, this is definitely one worth picking up.\" \u003cem\u003e-Seattle Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Mirabile's portrayal of Provincetown is textured and atmospheric, grounding the mystery in a vividly drawn community. 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