Death Runs Adrift (The Gray Whale Inn Mysteries)
Natalie Barnes is picking berries for a dessert to treat her guests at the Gray Whale Inn in Maine when she finds the body of a young man floating in a dinghy. The boat belongs to her niece’s boyfriend, Adam, but victim Derek was also close to Natalie’s best friend’s niece, Tania. On the case, Natalie discovers that many people had reason to dislike Derek, and when herboat is rammed and she and her guests almost drown, she knows she is getting close to finding answers. The main mystery plot and several character-driven subplots mesh nicely, though Natalie’s habit of pondering clues while baking can seem contrived. --Amy Alessio