Hannah dives into murder -- but will tropical paradise prove to be her last resort?

May 1 marks the publication of the eighth installment in my Hannah Ives mystery series, WITHOUT A GRAVE.  Those of you who have been following my blog -- sorry, I've been so lax in my blogging recently! -- know that Barry and I have been spending approximately three months of every year in the Bahamas.  Naturally, I couldn't resist the temptation to set a novel there.  

Hannah’s in paradise, enjoying the active, back-to-basics rhythms of Bahamian island life.  When controversy arises over the construction of a luxury resort that could devastate the coral reef, Hannah dives in.  Acts of vandalism, a deadly wildfire, a missing scientist – Hannah suspects a connection, but her investigation stalls when hurricane Helen slams into the island.  Before the skies clear, a dynasty is threatened by a venomous sibling rivalry, environmentalists face off against progressive island fathers, and somebody else will die.

Gin-clear waters, sand so white you’re blinded by the glare, palms rustling in a tropical breeze.  Paradise?  Sometimes it’s just an illusion.

To ease you into a tropical mood, try a:

 "Hurricane Hannah"

2 oz Light rum

 2 oz Blue Curacao

 1 oz Sweet and sour mix

 3 oz Pineapple juice

Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker containing a generous amount of crushed ice and shake well.  Strain into a glass. Decorate with cherry, pineapple slice and paper umbrella.  Shark optional.  

Enjoy while reading.