Description:
A body is half-buried on Luna Beach in the SoCal town of San Benno, and local resident Rosie McMahon finds a mystery much deeper than it appears.
Brief description: Lisa M. Lane is an author and historian. Her mysteries feature a light touch with timely underlying themes. She lives in San Diego with her woodcrafting husband David and their cat Sabrina.
Review Quotes:
The initial plot twist really caught me so off-guard that I actually vocalised my surprise, which doesn't happen often and I love it when it does. Very clever rueses are dropped in throughout with the intention of steering the reader away from the outcome. I think at one time or another, I suspected practically every character of the various misdemeanours and wrong doings. Lisa does a fantastic job of keeping just enough information back to maintain the intrigue and keep you reading. . . .
I found this heart-warming mystery surrounding a community fractured by circumstance, entertaining and absorbing. It is clear that this Author has dedicated much time, thought and preparation to the storyline and familiarising herself with her protagonists. I will definitely consider reading more of Lisa's work.
- Lindsey's Literary Leanings
Lisa M. Lane's Bummer at Luna Beach is a delightful, ingenious, and satisfying mystery that offers unique twists, turns and outright jaw-dropping surprises. Bummer this book is NOT and is so very worth the read. You'll even want to instantly relocate to the charming San Benno town. Unfortunately, it doesn't exist. BUMMER!
- Shakurra Amatulla, GoodReads
Rosie McMahon is a modern Miss Marple--a veteran with a nursing degree and a seismograph in her shed. The story is set in a charming, and believable beach community. She leads us through the mystery with a cast of characters including surfers, environmentalists, developers, and crumbling beach cliffs. If you already know Lisa Lane's work, and love her attention to history--she includes just a bit of fictional history in this one--fun and perfect.
I highly recommend this beach cozy mystery--it has entertaining personalities, beach ambiance, and of course, a faithful cat. I'm really hoping that Ms. Lane writes a whole series of these!
- Shell, GoodReads