{"product_id":"storm-of-secrets-isbn-9781643851754","title":"Storm of Secrets","description":"\u003cb\u003eA deadly storm, a missing child, a grisly murder, and the eerie presence of ghosts set the stage for the second mesmerizing installment of Loretta Marion's paranormal suspense series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful storm descends upon Cape Cod's Whale Rock at the peak of tourist season—and the weekend Cassandra Mitchell's and Daniel Benjamin's wedding is set to take place at The Bluffs, the magnificent Victorian mansion Cassie inherited from her family. In the wake of the storm's destruction, three-year-old Lucas Kleister goes missing—and the body of small-time drug dealer Lee Chambers is found in a restaurant dumpster. Now, the WRPD are faced with a murder to solve, a missing child to find, and the aftermath of one of the worst storms in recent memory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile aiding with the clean-up and helping the displaced, Cassie has been receiving cryptic messages from the spirits of her great-grandparents, Percy and Celeste Mitchell, the original residents of The Bluffs. At first, the messages are benign, but soon, they begin to point to something more sinister. As Cassie works to decipher their meaning, the specter of a mysterious local legend surfaces. The tale of Barnacle Boy—and what happened to him during another destructive storm decades earlier—will weave through the desperate search to find Lucas and the identity of the killer.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStorm of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Modern and historic mysteries collide in Marion's bittersweet storytelling.\"    \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] gripping sequel...Marion seamlessly weaves the multiple story threads together. Fans of tales of regional intrigue will be satisfied.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Marion’s strong second installment in this series (after House of Ashes) will draw in readers with a penchant for mysteries with a supernatural twist and great characters cast in a fascinating setting.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eHouse of Ashes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enjoyable…a fine cast of well-rounded characters and some intriguing whiffs of ghostly presences.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A haunting, atmospheric tale rich with compelling characters and a compelling mystery...Mysterious and entertaining, an absolute page turner.\"\u003cbr\u003e— M. J. Rose, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Tiffany Blues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A layered, suspenseful plot, a cast of engaging characters, and a sympathetic heroine dealing with forces both earthly and supernatural...A perfect read for fans of Kate Morton and Susannah Kearsley.”\u003cbr\u003e—Rosie Genova, national bestselling author of the Italian Kitchen mysteries\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Loretta Marion has woven a tale of mystery, suspense and family lore that will keep readers guessing until the very end.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Wendy Webb, bestselling and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe End of Temperance Dare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Loretta Marion laces a powerful sensory magic...that makes this haunting story linger long past the final page.”\u003cbr\u003e—Heather Young, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Girls\u003c\/i\u003eA true bibliophile, \u003cb\u003eLoretta Marion\u003c\/b\u003e's affection for the written word began in childhood and followed her like a shadow throughout her life as she crafted award winning marketing and advertising copy and educational brochures. When not whipping out words on her laptop, she is traveling, enjoying outdoor pursuits, or is curled up with a delicious new book. Loretta lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Geoffrey, and their beloved Mr. Peabody, a sweet, devoted and amusing \"Corgador\" (Corgi-Labrador cross).","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303913738469,"sku":"NP9781643851754","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643851754.jpg?v=1767737378","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/storm-of-secrets-isbn-9781643851754","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}