The sleepy village of St. Mark’s, on the Bay of Fundy, groans as the storm of the century roars through leaving driftwood, ripped up seaweed and a female corpse on the beach. Accident or murder? As a newcomer, Constable Laura West treads carefully among the villagers to unravel the young woman’s story. Suspects abound as she investigates the homicide in Toronto and New Brunswick, relying on modern forensics and good old-fashioned police work. She is aided by her St. Mark’s book club friends who have deep roots in the community that help reveal its secrets. Emotions run high as the investigation narrows the suspect list ending in a dramatic finale. This crime novel will appeal to those who enjoy cozy mysteries and police procedurals with a side dish of psychology.