I was first introduced to Micki Browning through the online digest for the Sisters in Crime – Guppy Branch, and was pleased to showcase her debut novel, ADRIFT, here last January 2017. Fast forward to late April 2017 at Malice Domestic. I’m wandering around Bethesda looking for a place to eat and I spot Micki Browning walking just a few paces ahead of me. How did I know it was Micki? Believe it or not, she’s every bit as lovely as her author photo. We wound up finding an outdoor patio, where we had salad and white wine, and got to know each other a little better. It is my absolute pleasure to introduce the next book in her Mer Cavallo Mystery series. I do hope you’ll pick up a copy!Â
Author Name: Micki Browning
Book Title: BEACHED
Book Genre: Mystery
Release Date: January 10, 2018
Synopsis: In this latest thrilling mystery from award-winning author Micki Browning, marine biologist Meredith Cavallo uncovers clues to a mysterious Spanish galleon—and quickly discovers the ship may be legendary, but the danger surrounding it is real.
Mer’s life unravels after she finds a plastic-wrapped bundle floating on the waves off Key Largo. Curious, she pulls it aboard her dive boat and lands in the middle of a storm of intrigue involving an obscure legend, an 18th century shipwreck and a modern pirate who’ll resort to murder to claim the booty first.
Thrust into the hunt for a ship with no historical record, Mer plunges into the world of nautical archaeology. But for a woman accustomed to dealing with facts, deciphering secrets proves difficult—and everyone she encounters harbors their own skeletons. A sinister betrayal sends her reeling, and even with the help of a crusty former marine salvager, a fiery professor, and her friends on the island, Mer realizes she’s in over her head. Determined to outwit the man who wants her dead, she’s certain of only one thing—treasure is trouble.
About the author:Â An FBI National Academy graduate, Micki Browning worked in municipal law enforcement for more than two decades, retiring as a division commander. Now a full-time writer, she won the 2015 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence and the Royal Palm Literary Award for her debut mystery, ADRIFT.
Micki also writes short stories and non-fiction. Her work has appeared in dive magazines, anthologies, mystery magazines and textbooks. She resides in Southern Florida with her partner in crime and a vast array of scuba equipment she uses for “research.” Learn more at www.MickiBrowning.com
BEACHED is available at all the usual suspects, including Amazon
Thank you Ellen! I loved being able to meld two of my passions: diving and history. Making up a legend was a bonus!
Judy~ When I first saw the cover, I was speechless (it only lasted a nanosecond, but …) I love the colors and the compass rose. It reminds me of the colors in your SKELETONS IN THE ATTIC cover. Very moody!
This sounds like such a good book! Looking forward to reading it. Congratulations, Micki!
Great cover, too, don’t you think Ellen? Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you Michael! I hope you enjoy BEACHED. There’s plenty of underwater shenanigans!
Susan, thank you so much for your kind words I have to confess, I love the “research” these books require!
Judy, thanks for featuring Micki and her new book. She’s a real talent! 🙂
–Michael
And a lovely person, to boot! Thanks for popping by Michael.
Thank you for the sweet introduction! It was truly a pleasure to meet you at Malice Domestic, and I look forward to our next wine and salad opportunity.
Thanks for sharing Micki. I wish you well with the book!
I’ve read both of these books in Micki’s series and enjoyed them. What’s not to like about deep sea diving at night in an abandoned wreck (Adrift) or hunting for centuries-old treasure!
Thanks for stopping by Susan and for being a tireless supporter of Guppies and their books!