
Dark Sand
A Port Stirling Mystery, Book 4
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Narrated by:
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John McLain
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By:
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Kay Jennings
About this listen
Police chief Matt Horning thought life in Port Stirling, Oregon, was returning to normal after the earthquake. He was dead wrong.
Almost one year has passed since the earth shook up Matt Horning and his coastal village. Now, the world’s foremost scientists have flocked to the remote town to study the aftereffects on the sea and land.
Turns out, one of them isn’t a nice man. Famous geologist British Lord Phineas Stuart goes missing. As the investigation into Stuart’s disappearance gets underway, Matt and his colleagues quickly realize they’re not hurting for suspects who wish the geologist harm. Has Stuart just taken off somewhere, or is a jealous competitor responsible for the missing scientist?
Will this mystery drive a wedge in Matt and Fern’s new relationship? Are they over their heads trying to find a villain amongst their brilliant visitors, and are they in the crosshairs? How far will people go to protect what they love when the stakes are high?
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- Tricia
- 01-03-24
Great story and excellent narration
We live in Oregon and appreciate the setting and characters. Pretty accurate banter between the police and sheriffs. A good balance between a mystery and likable characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-29-24
I liked story
It continues on with Port Sterling story. Very good. I am looking forward to the next one.
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- WVR
- 09-06-22
Ms. Jennings just keeps getting better!
She's a masterful weaver of stories, with believable characters and character development - and vividly described settings. Good back-stories too, which lend depth. I have read all of Ms. Jennings' books, and can't wait until the next one comes out !!
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