Mystery runs deep along the Grand Strand—deeper than the tides, older than the oaks. This fall, those mysteries take center stage in Riptide: Stormy Stories from the Grand Strand, a haunting new anthology from Green Ferns Publishing.
A Collaboration of Acclaimed Authors
Four talented writers—Kelly Capriotti Burton, Lisa Borne Graves, Maegwen Salley-Massie, and Caleb Wygal—have joined forces to create this one-of-a-kind collection. Blending coastal folklore with eerie new imaginings, each story is rooted in the windswept beauty of South Carolina’s coast, where the marsh breathes secrets and the riptide carries legends just out of reach.
Detective Phil Moody at the Center
At the heart of Riptide is Detective Phil Moody, the steadfast investigator from the beloved Myrtle Beach Mystery Series. But this time, he’s not chasing killers. Instead, he’s chasing truth through storms that defy reason, secrets the marsh refuses to bury, and ghosts that never fade.
Moody weaves through all four stories, serving as the thread that binds them together: a sudden storm, a night at Drunken Jack’s, and one detective caught between truth and legend.
A New Chapter Begins: Green Ferns Publishing
This anthology also marks the official launch of Green Ferns Publishing, co-founded by Caleb Wygal. The project celebrates the power of collaborative storytelling, offering readers more than just a collection of tales. Riptide is a tribute—to the mysteries that shape the Grand Strand and the characters who dare to witness them.
Release & Pre-Order Details
Riptide: Stormy Stories from the Grand Strand releases October 28 and is available now for pre-order. Advanced copies will be featured at select local events, including:
- Little River Shrimp Fest
- Loris Bog-Off Festival
- Official Launch Party at Tidal Creek Brewery