Praise for Come Shell or High Water
“The first book in Molly MacRae’s latest cozy mystery series is populated with charming, eccentric characters. The elderly Weaver siblings are a hoot, and I loved Maureen’s relationship with her adult children. The amnesia narrative is written in a manner as disorienting as the experience itself, but everything comes together satisfactorily in the end. Honestly, it’s so refreshing to read of older characters tackling tough and often dangerous problems. The inclusion of a friendly ghost also adds a delightful touch of the paranormal.” —Criminal Element
“I recommend Come Shell or High Water to readers who are looking for a new series full of great eccentric characters, an island getaway, and spectral shenanigans. I also was delighted at the use of one of my favorite pun-based exclamations being a shell of a lot throughout the book. Truly, Come Shell or High Water is a shell of a good time.” —Aunt Agatha’s Bookshop
“Molly Macrae’s delightful pirate ghost story and cozy mystery mashup is not to be missed. Cozy readers will be enthralled with this trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks.” —Amanda Flower, USA Today bestselling author of Blueberry Blunder
“Molly MacRae delights in her new Haunted Shell Shop series debut. Come Shell or High Water is a fun and twisty tale set on a North Carolina island. Nobody does ghosts like MacRae, with gentle eighteenth-century pirate Emrys keeping widowed shell expert Maureen Nash company as she untangles the salty facts of more than one murder along with mysteries from the past.” —Maddie Day, author of Deep Fried Death
“Molly MacRae’s Carolina coastal island in Come Shell or High Water is a treasure chest of atmosphere and island history with a unique cast of characters, including a pun-cracking 18th century pirate-ghost and two quirky octogenarian siblings, who may be the best sidekicks since Fred and Ethel Mertz. Her malacologist protagonist (when I said unique characters, I meant it) is sympathetic and interesting, making this layered Haunted Shell Shop mystery one you’ll be happily digging into.” —Korina Moss, author of Fondue or Die
“Ahoy, matey! Come Shell or High Water, first in the new Haunted Shell Shop series by Molly MacRae, introduces Maureen Nash, an intriguing sleuth with a most delightful sidekick, the ghost of an accidental pirate. Explore North Carolina’s Outer Banks without leaving home, go shelling without getting your feet wet, and savor a fun mystery filled with history and word play, as newly-widowed Maureen gets to know a fascinating place and its proudly quirky residents, all while discovering more about herself and her family.” —Leslie Budewitz, three-time Agatha Award-winning author of the Spice Shop Mysteries
“With its likable protagonist and irresistible island setting, Come Shell or High Water will charm readers with an imaginative mashup of cozy mystery and ghost story.” —Lucy Burdette, USA Today best selling author of A Clue in the Crumbs
Praise for Molly MacRae:
“A new cozy mystery series in which the drama is tempered with humor. ” —The New York Times on Plaid and Plagarism
“MacRae revels in clever wordplay and banter. Cozy lovers who come for the atmosphere and the camaraderie will enjoy themselves. What’s not to like about a knitting competition, Scottish scenery, books, and scones?” —Publishers Weekly on Argyles and Arsenic
“Cozy fans will enjoy the quirky characters and charming, small-town setting.” —Publishers Weekly on The Highland Bookshop Mystery Series
“Though the series as a whole is great fun, combining needlework, a cat, a ghost, and food, this super cozy mystery can easily stand on its own. It’s practically guaranteed that those who like this entry will want to read the entire series.” —Library Journal on The Highland Bookshop Mystery Series
“MacRae develops her characters, even the ghost, slowly and completely. Reading about Blue Plum is a joy in itself; the setting is stunning and MacRae captures the beauty and serenity very well. By book six, Blue Plum is a character all by itself; this makes reading about the inhabitants all the more fun.” —Reviewing the Evidence
“MacRae writes with familiarity, wit, and charm.” —Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine on the Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series
“Murder with a dose of drollery.” —Boston Globe on the Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series
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