Waterlogged

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

The first book in the Murder by the Sea series by Carol Ann Ross There are three communities on Topsail Island - Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach. Residents of all three enjoy a low key, laid back lifestyle most months of the year. Folks stop and chat for a few minutes at the grocery store romantic souls stroll leisurely along the beach, searching for sand dollars and shark's teeth. Many relax by fishing and boating in the calm coastal waters. Yes, life is easy. But when summer arrives and vacationers flock to the Island, things change. The pace quickens as the population quadruples. Smells of suntan lotion and outdoor barbeques permeate the air. A constant ripple of wakes made by boaters fills the waterways and beaches become crowded with sunbathers and surfers frolicking in the Atlantic. There is no doubt that tourist season is a far cry from the easygoing off-season months. To most, it is a time for fun in the sun on Topsail Island. But for a few, it's just plain old murder.

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Author Biography

Thallasophile - lover of the ocean. That's me. I have a strong affinity for that entity and express those feelings through my writing--my books. They may span many genres but are all connected to the place I call home. Genres published: historical fiction, literary, murder, essays--they all are set on Topsail Island where I grew up. It is my way of perserving this wonderful place and the people with whom I share my life. The first book in the Murder by the Sea series is WATERLOGGED. Don Belkin is a former Marine, now a detective with the Surf City Police Dept. He's a conflicted man, to say the least, as he struggles to accept his past and find solace in the small beach town. Bitterness runs deep between the locals who have populated the area for generations and the "new" folks who think they've found paradise. Oh, Topsail Island may be the perfect tourist attraction, but in the summer it's just plain MURDER. (there are 5 more books in the series)

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we are all human

If you've ever worked a service job you know how difficult working with people can be. Waiting tables, driving someone, working as a cashier-just to name a few jobs, can be an eye opening experience as to just how entitled and rude some can be. Good service workers exercise restraint, practice kindness and being polite and thus gain a great understanding of humanity. What's that college they say they've attended. THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS.

Book Excerpt

Waterlogged

“I don’t think some of them realize what they’re doing.” Carrie explained, trying to get a word in as Mindy once again began her rant. It was typical Mindy, all wound up. On busy days Carrie could have sworn the girl was ADHD.

“Well, if they don’t know they’re being rude, it’s even worse.” Mindy nervously tapped her fingernails on the picnic table, “We aren’t even a second thought.” She took a long drag from her cigarette, “I’m a talking ATM,” Mindy stood and posed stiffly, making robotic movements as she repeated, “Welcome to Grocery World, welcome to Grocery World.” She sat down again and sniggered. “Most of the bastards know exactly what they are doing. They just don’t look at us as real people. More like robots–servants or–I don’t know. But you can believe they look down their noses at us for being lowly cashiers.”

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Carol Ann Ross

Waterlogged

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we are all human

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Waterlogged

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