Mysteries, Boats, and Boaters
Two of my favorite mystery authors are boaters. So, what else do they do but set their mysteries aboard? Actually, not only do I love their stories, they inspire me. (Okay, I have a mystery aboard. Not a series yet, but I’m writing as fast as I can.) So, here they are: Jinx Swartz and Christine Kling.
Jinx Schwartz is the author of the Hetta Coffey series. Her favorite promo line is, “Hetta is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht, and she’s not afraid to use it!” One could probably say the same about Jinx! Titles of all the Hetta mysteries start with the word “Just,” and they’re all a blast. Hetta’s life evolves through the series, as do the lives of the supporting characters. She’s written other books, one is definitely the Huck Finn book for girls. (Had to add that.)
Christine Kling has two series. One is the Seychelle Sullivan mysteries featuring the Florida tug and salvage captain. The other is the Shipwreck Adventures, a Caribbean thriller. Both are heart-thumpers. Christine’s life is an adventure as well that she mentions on
her Facebook page from time to time. (With pictures.)
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I had to add my own mystery on a boat. It’s not a series — yet. (I’m hard at work creating the second one.) My
Cyd Denlinger mystery also has a woman at the helm. She’s trying to regain her pilot’s license while working and living on someone else’s neat little boat. My favorite promo line is: “A young widow, a ghost with an agenda, and the boat they share.”
You know how much I enjoyed Death of a Hot Chick. Keep me posted on the sequel.
Sure will!
Thanks for the mention, Norma!
You’re welcome! (I see the post got some clicks on your sites.)
Read the first two authors and loved their work! Some of my favorites, so if you are in the same category, I will like yours too.
I do hope so! Actually, they are all with boats, but they are all different. Thanks for visiting my blog!