Five novellas. One beautiful Mediterranean island. Plenty of secrets, danger and romance.
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Welcome to The Island Expats series by Deb McEwan, a cosy mystery and crime-fiction series set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Souvia. Follow former detective Matt Elliott and Elena Lacey as new lives, unexpected discoveries and dangerous crimes bring them into the path of people with secrets to hide. Each novella offers mystery, intrigue and a touch of romance, with distinctive characters and the island’s sun-soaked setting.
Book 1: New Beginnings
“A riveting, charming book with exceptional and distinctive characters.” — Readers’ Favorite
A chance meeting. A Mediterranean island. A dead body.
When damaged ex-detective Matt Elliott stops to help a stranger in the drizzly English weather, it becomes the catalyst for changes in his life he could never have imagined.
Elena Lacey accepts Matt’s help and her safe, predictable future is thrown upside down. Neither of them knows what new beginnings await on the beautiful island of Souvia, especially their association with a crime borne out of passion, revenge and jealousy.
New Beginnings is the first novella in The Island Expats series: a two-hour cosy mystery read with a touch of romance.
Book 2: Bondu and Beyond
“Brilliant! Gripping, intriguing, romantic — it has it all!” — Amazon reviewer
A new life. A shocking discovery. A missing woman.
When Jenny the rescue dog finds more than she bargained for in the Souvian countryside, it triggers Matt’s illness and the return of his night horrors. He knows the only way to deal with it is to tackle matters head-on and seek justice for those involved.
Elena will do everything in her power to help the man she loves, even if it means putting herself and others at risk from men whose only motivation is money. Matt and Elena are unaware of the depths to which the criminals will plummet to reach their goals — as are the unsuspecting victims.
Bondu and Beyond is the second novella in the series: a two-hour crime-fiction read with a touch of romance.
Book 3: Family Matters
“If you love romance, intrigue and mystery, then this series is for you.” — Amazon reviewer
A troubled daughter. A heinous crime. A vengeful woman.
When Matt’s daughter Kayleigh takes a job in Souvia to escape her abusive ex, she is horrified to become the victim of a malicious crime that goes disastrously wrong.
Matt has no idea why his daughter and her new boss have been targeted, but he is determined to protect Kayleigh and keep her safe from those who want to harm her. Elena and Kayleigh find themselves right in the firing line as the investigation progresses. Will they err on the side of caution, or will Kayleigh’s skills stop the criminals in their tracks?
Family Matters is the third novella in the series: a two-hour crime-fiction read with a touch of romance.
Book 4: In Deep Water
“If you enjoy Death in Paradise or Midsomer Murders, you’ll love this series.” — Amazon reviewer
Ancient treasure. A devious woman. A disgruntled client.
While researching his ancestry, Matt discovers a link to the Mediterranean that he cannot ignore, and Elena is determined to help him unravel the ancient mystery.
Working in a shop is not Rosie Fisher’s only job. But can she hide her sleazy secret from her boyfriend? And when Rosie decides to act on an overheard conversation, will it change her life for better or worse?
A tsunami brings secrets from the past right into the present. But who will unveil them first, and who will get caught in the crossfire?
In Deep Water is the fourth novella in the series: a two-hour cosy-fiction read with a touch of romance.
Book 5: Andy’s Bar
“If you enjoy Death in Paradise or Midsomer Murders, you’ll love this series.” — Amazon reviewer
An illegal rave. A dead man. An unexpected question.
The death of a middle-aged man is not all it seems when his body is discovered near the site of an illegal rave, and Matt is tasked with carrying out the investigation.
Three teenagers up to no good are caught up in the hunt for the killer. What has caused one teenager’s amnesia, and will his memory ever return?
When Elena thinks she is helping Matt but makes an error of judgement, will he be able to forgive her, or will it jeopardise their future?
Andy’s Bar is the fifth novella in the series: a two-hour cosy-fiction read with a touch of romance.
Coming in 2027: Flights of Fancy
The story continues with Flights of Fancy, Book 6 in The Island Expats series, coming in 2027. More Souvian mysteries await!
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