Shadows On The Sand is the perfect summertime book and would definitely be appropriate for a beach read. The story takes place in the small New Jersey town of Seaside with much of the action centered around Carrie’s Cafe’.
Carrie Carter and her sister have come a long way in the seventeen years since they fled an alcoholic mother and a life of neglect and abuse that had grown progressively worse. The proud manager of her own cafe’, Carrie couldn’t be happier except for the fact that her desire for a family is hampered by her lack of trust in men. Even so, she can’t help wishing that Greg Barnes, a frequent customer, would notice that she was alive.
Greg has actually noticed Carrie but he is haunted by the memories of the deaths of his wife and children and continues to feel responsible. His fear of losing another person he loves prevents him from acting on his attraction to Carrie.
When Carrie’s dishwasher turns up murdered and a young waitress walks out on her job several times without warning before disappearing entirely, Greg finds himself spending more and more time with Carrie as they try to discover what is going on in Seaside.
Not only is Shadows On The Sand an intricately woven mystery, but it is a sweet romance. Populated with some remarkable characters and a few reprehensible ones, Shadows On The Sand has a plot woven with unexpected twists and turns.
I enjoyed watching Carrie and Greg as they began to overcome obstacles from their past as they were forced to face difficult situations and to make difficult choices. Shadows On The Sand is a story of faith, forgiveness, and new beginnings. I would recommend that you add this one to your summer reading list.
