Readers everywhere love Caleb Wygal’s mystery series. I thought you would love to read similar mysteries. Here are 10 mystery series that also make great beach reads.
Hope Clark: Edisto Island Mystery Series
When detective Callie Morgan finds out her husband was murdered by a Russian mob, she goes back home to Edisto Beach, South Carolina to keep her son Jeb safe. Though the day she arrives, Callie finds out her mentor and elderly neighbor was murdered. As she is being tormented with by the killer who is murdering people around her, she gets back into her detective work. She stumbles upon a suspicious stranger who may be involved in Callie’s past. Nobody is safe around him, and Callie will do whatever it takes to stop him. Click here to explore the series
Susan Boyer: Liz Talbot Lowcountry Mysteries
A private investigator named Liz Talbot from South Carolina, who carries her Sig 9 in her handbag along with her golden retriever named Rhett, finds out her grandmother was murdered. She makes her way back to her South Carolina home to find the killer. Her brother who is the chief of police forbids her from investigating with them, so she does her own investigation. As more people are found dead, Liz uses her smarts and wittiness to protect her family and look for clues to find out who is doing the murders. Click here to explore the series
Tom Turner: Nick Janzek Charleston Mysteries
Nick Janzek, a Boston cop has a dark past because of what happened to his wife, and his father’s ties to a gang member called Whitey Bulger. He decides to start a new life in Charleston. While he is driving to his new place, he gets a call. But before he can settle in, a murder happens. A murder that can change the appearance of Charleston and even Nick himself. Click here to explore the series
Bill Noel: Folly Beach Mysteries
Chris Landrum who wants to retire in the coastal community, accidentally discovers a murder scene where things take a turn for the worst. Click here to explore the series
Deborah Brown: Florida Keys Mystery Series
Florida Keys is the perfect vacation from beaches to beverages to betrayals. A property owner named Madison Westin inherits her aunt’s beachfront cottages where she takes in suspicious tenants. Madison steers being in the presence of ex-convicts, drunks, and fugitives. With the help of her lawyer friend, they take down enemies through blackmail, murder, and drugs. Click here to explore the series
John Grisham: Camino Island Series
A group of thieves plan a heist from a vault in Princeton University’s Library. Bruce Cable, who owns a popular bookstore in Camino Island in Florida makes his money selling rare books that few people know about. A novelist named Mercer Mann who was fired from her teaching position is approached by a strange woman working for a mysterious company. She is offered to get close to Bruce Cable and his friends to discover all his secrets. Click here to explore the series
Steph Broadribb: Retired Detectives Club
An ex-cop named Moira moves to a retirement community for peacefulness, soon discovers the body of a young woman in the pool surrounded by thousands of dollar bills. She then reunites with her fellow ex-cops, Philip, Lizzie, and Rick to investigate the murder. The four ex-cops turn the murder into undercover work after the case officers failed while investigating. The murderer is trying to cover their tracks, but the four ex-cops find themselves interfering with the murder and the police. Click here to explore the series
Michael Lindley: Low Country Mystery and Suspense Series
An Attorney Hanna Walsh and a Detective Alex Frank tackle the dangers of crime and deception in the Low Country of South Carolina, while they’re figuring out their complicated personal relationship. Click here to explore the series
Hope Callaghan: Made in Savannah Mystery Series
The mysterious death of Carlita Garlucci’s mafia husband leads her to an appalling discovery. Carlita and her daughter must relocate to Savannah, Georgia to get away from their ties to the mafia. They soon learn that they can’t escape their past. Click here to explore the series
Christy Barritt: Lantern Beach Mysteries
A scandalous gang puts a bounty out on Detective Cady Matthews, and she hides from everyone until she can testify at trial. She moves to a secluded North Carolina Island with a new identity that seems peaceful at first, but one little mistake and her past might catch up to her. Click here to explore the series