From the bestselling author of the award-winning novel Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island comes a captivating new tale that explores the deep ties of friendship, family, and community—and the hidden cracks that can fracture even our strongest connections.
Welcome to Sullivan’s Island, an idyllic beachside town just outside Charleston, South Carolina. This serene, unspoiled sanctuary offers tourists a picturesque taste of the lush Lowcountry while the locals enjoy a laid-back, small-town lifestyle. Amidst an eclectic mix of newcomers and natives, lifelong resident and social maven Tallulah Wentworth’s legendary monthly dinners have united an unlikely group of women into the very best of friends.
To outsiders, this sunny, seaside haven is nothing short of paradise, but the residents of this beachside hamlet know that it harbors its share of troubles. Everyone has an opinion about the most hotly contested local issue—how to manage the maritime forest that’s sprung up on accreted land—and civility is quickly running out at both town council meetings and in online forums.
When a neighborhood meet-and-greet devolves into violence, several pillars of the community are led away in handcuffs. By the next morning, a very real, very dead body is the newest addition to Sarabeth Boone’s spooky Halloween graveyard display. But who could possibly be responsible for such a heinous act?
Did someone finally snap over the mounting tension between conservationists and cutters? Or was this a premeditated act perpetrated by an opportunistic killer masquerading as a trustworthy friend and neighbor?
The Sullivan’s Island Supper Club weaves a tale of mystery, friendship, and love—new love, old love, and second-chance love. Discover the lengths these women will go to protect each other and uncover the truth, even when it shatters the delicate balance of their seemingly perfect lives.
With her uniquely Southern voice, Susan M. Boyer delivers a fast-paced follow-up to the reader-favorite Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island. Perfect for fans of strong Southern women, twisting tales, and the breathtaking Carolina coast, this charming whodunnit mystery marries scandal and sisterhood for the ultimate reading treat.
The Sullivan''s Island Supper Club was released September 17th, 2024 from Stella Maris Books.
My thoughts:
This is an interesting book. We're made aware of the murder up front, but not who the victim is. The bulk of the book after that is a big flashback of events leading up to the discovery of the body.
The chapters are told from different characters points of view. We get to know pretty much all of the guests at the Sullivan's Island Supper club as well as why it was formed. I was a little confused at first, but each chapter is clearly marked as to when the events in it took place as well as whose eyes they are being seen through. And the female characters are all strong women. I think my favorite though is Sarabeth Boone who was hosting a party with her husband Tucker the night before the body was found in her front yard.
It is a mystery, but it seems to me that it is told more as a story about the women and the community they inhabit. After the initial discovery of the body, we are left guessing as to who the victim and the killer might be as we get to know the group. I was able to guess who the victim was, but I was a little surprised at who the killer was.
Overall I give this book 5 stars out of 5 stars. It's well written. And the way the mystery is handled is different from any mystery book I've read lately. The characters are interesting. There is one scene with an attempted suicide, so be aware if this is a trigger for you. If you enjoyed the first book in the series, then you will like this one. And if you are a reader who likes to read about strong southern women, then this would be a good book for you. I look forward to reading more in this series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This did not affect my opinion. My review is freely given and all my own ideas.
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