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Sea Scope Paperback – April 25, 2019

by Debbie De Louise (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 210 ratings
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Sarah Collins needs an escape. Mourning her brother’s death and the impending breakup of her marriage, she returns to her childhood home in South Carolina, where her family operated an inn.

Sarah hasn’t been back to Sea Scope for twenty years; not since she and her brother Glen discovered a body by the nearby lighthouse. She never understood why her parents left Sea Scope so suddenly, or the reasons behind her father's suicide.

After Sarah returns to the inn, she faces long-buried memories, text messages and strange clues. Something is not right in Sea Scope. Reunited with people from her past, she tries to figure out what's going on in her childhood home.

When past and present collide, Sarah must face truths about her family, and what happened that summer day by the lighthouse. But will she survive to tell the tale?

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    April 25, 2019
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    5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
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    1095824171
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 25, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 279 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1095824171
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1095824177
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 210 ratings

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Debbie De Louise

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My name is Debbie De Louise. I’m a retired reference librarian at a public library on Long Island and the award-winning author of the Cobble Cove and Buttercup Bend cozy mystery series. I've also published standalone novels of various genres, a non-fiction cat book, and a collection of cat poems.

My first novel, a paranormal romance, CLOUDY RAINBOW, was written after my beloved cat, Floppy, died from diabetic and liver complications. The book was dedicated to him, and he is featured as a character in it. Previously self-published, it was reprinted by my publisher with fresh edits, a new cover, and a few updates.

My second novel, the first book of the Cobble Cove mystery series, A STONE'S THROW, is the story of a widowed librarian who visits her husband's hometown and finds a new love with the town's newspaper publisher but also discovers some alarming truths about her husband's death and its connection to the publisher and his family. The other books in my Cobble Cove series include BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, WRITTEN IN STONE, LOVE ON THE ROCKS, and NO GRAVESTONE UNTURNED.

The Cobble Cove Stories, previously published as eBooks, include CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH MY CHARACTERS, SNEAKY'S CHRISTMAS MYSTERY (winner of the Cat Writers' Association's Muse Medallion award), SNEAKY'S SUMMER MYSTERY, and KITTYKAI'S EASTER MYSTERY, are now included in a print edition along with a new story. The collection is called SNEAKY'S SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY AND OTHER COBBLE COVE STORIES.

My second cozy mystery series, The Buttercup Bend cozy mysteries, feature Cathy Carter who co-owns a pet rescue and animal cemetery in the small town of Buttercup Bend in the Catskills. In addition to her pet business, Cathy is also a photographer for the town’s newspaper, THE BUTTERCUP BUGLE, Her adventures include THE CASE OF THE CAT CRAZY LADY, THE CASE OF THE PARROT LOVING PROFESSOR, and THE CASE OF THE LLAMA RAISING LIBRARIAN.

I've also published a romantic comedy novella, WHEN JACK TRUMPS ACE and three standalone mysteries, REASON TO DIE, SEA SCOPE, and MEMORY MAKERS. My time-travel novel, TIME'S RELATIVE, won the Muse Medallion from the Cat Writers' Association. My non-fiction cat book, MEMORIES AND MEOWS, features full-color photos of my cats and is told from their points of view about feline health and behavior issues. MEOWS AND PURRS is my collection of cat poetry based on my current and past cats. It includes photos and notes about what inspired me to write the poems.

I’m a member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters-in-Crime, and the Cat Writers' Association and have published articles in Cats Magazine and Catnip (Tufts University Veterinary Newsletter). I won the Glamour Puss special award from Hartz Corporation for my Catstercom article, “Brushing your cat for bonding, beauty, and better health.” My short mystery, “Stitches in Time” was published in the CAT CRIMES THROUGH TIME Anthology. I've published several other short stories of various genres in the RED PENGUIN COLLECTION of anthologies and have also been published in Red Penguin’s BLOOM LITERARY MAGAZINE. My poems are featured in the NASSAU COUNTY VOICES IN VERSE and the BARDS ANNUAL anthologies. I live on Long Island with my husband, Anthony; daughter, Holly; and our cats, Harry, and Hermione. We're planning to move to South Carolina.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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This novel will have your head spinning-a true psychological thriller!
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This novel will have your head spinning-a true psychological thriller!
This novel will have your head spinning while trying to figure out if Michael committed suicide or was murdered 20 years ago while in the Lighthouse near Sea Scope. Her Aunt still lives there and is thinking of re-opening the bed and breakfast to guests. But first she invited 5 people who there there at the time of the murder. Her niece Sarah agrees to go but goes with a friend instead of her husband-not really knowing what to expect, but needing a break from her home life. Sarah's Dad had commuted suicide-and it was Sarah's younger brother who found him. Sea Scope was shut down to guests soon after that and everyone went in different directions. Sarah's Mom, the housekeeper and a friend of the children was also there.This story goes from present to past and back again--separated by Lighthouse history compiled by Michael for his thesis.I became intrigued by this story from the beginning--When the entire sordid mess is finally revealed and the culprit who has been leaving crayon notes in various places is finally found---will Sarah and her Mom pay the ultimate price? Will the secret that Sarah has been keeping from her husband heal their marriage--The dysfunction of this family goes back generations--Secrets was the name of the game--will the truth set them free?
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DWThompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Who is hiding what?
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
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Sea Scope is a new mystery offering by author Debbie De-Louise. Having read good things about this psychological mystery, I looked forward to a good read and I wasn't disappointed. There are plenty of "false trails" and a red herring or two to keep the reader rapidly turning the pages; there's great characters and a satisfying surprise conclusion.
The main character Sarah is invited to celebrate the impending re-opening of Sea Scope Inn, by its proprietor- her beloved Aunt Julie Brewster. Along with Sarah, Julie has invited the guests that were on site during a memorable summer twenty years prior. Memorable, yes- but not just for the good memories. That was also the summer a hotel guest- Michael, plummeted to his death from the lighthouse under very suspicious circumstances. The other current guests include Carolyn- Sarah's closest friend, Sarah's mother, Wanda- the housekeeper during that ill-fated summer, and Russell- a close friend of Sarah's childhood. Along with some other minor personalities, it is a large cast of characters, but they are well developed for the story.
In the background, there's the saga of Sarah and her husband Derek's marital issues, Sarah's father's suicide, her mother's alcoholism and her brother Glen's fatal motorcycle accident. It's revealed that Wanda's daughter declined to come as she struggles with mental illness. Also, several old extramarital affairs are exposed- are they part of the horrors of the summer of old or the current mysteries at the inn?!
Strange messages start appearing from Glen (a joke in poor taste or a tease from the beyond?), Michael's suicide comes into question, as do the alibis once accepted at face value. Before all is revealed, it's apparent that everyone has something to hide- even the dead!
There's a lot going on in this story, but it flows smoothly and will keep you guessing until the end.A real page-turner and I recommend it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tangled web mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
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An interesting tangled web full of hope and heartache. So many complete characters with their own set of goals come together to create a quite entangled family story. Enjoyable
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Alma Calabrese
3.0 out of 5 stars Secrets from the past
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
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A book that has dark secrets. I had a hard time putting it down, I wanted to find out the real reason they were all invited back to the inn.
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Einsam
5.0 out of 5 stars What Happens When the Present Catches Up with the Past?
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022
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Sarah Collins has been invited to Sea Scope, a place she has not seen in twenty years. The last time she was at Sea Scope was when she was a child, playing with her brother and other friends. Her Aunt Julie is planning to re-open the inn in the fall and wants Sarah to participate in a Dry Run before the formal opening There will also be other attendees, but Aunt Julie won't say who will be attending before Sarah gets there. To make matters worse, Sarah's marriage seems to be on the rocks. Rather than traveling alone, Sarah asks her friend, Carolyn Grant, to go with her. When they arrive, Sarah and Carolyn find that Russell Donovan, another childhood friend of Sarah's, is already there. Another guest scheduled to arrive later is Sarah's mother, Jennifer Brewster. Sarah's brother, Glen, had previously died in a motorcycle accident in California. The other friend from her childhood, Wendy, is unable to attend, according to her mother, Wanda.

En route to Sea Scope, Sarah receives a text message from Glen's phone. How is that possible? Once Sarah arrives at Sea Scope, she starts finding Crayon Notes, like Glen used to leave around. The notes are stirring up unpleasant memories, but who is behind them? Can Sarah save her marriage? Can she untangle the mysteries of the past to salvage her future?

Debbie De Louise has created an intriguing story where past and present come together on a collision course. She also incorporates information about lighthouses around the U.S. to add an interesting perspective to the story.
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Loren Wordsmith
4.0 out of 5 stars "Who" and "How"
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020
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Even if you figure out "whodunnit" well before the end, you won't know how or why until much later. It's worth your investment to continue, as some surprises await you after you think you have it all figured out. A relatively quick read, this novel moves fast. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is the author's frequent misuse of simple past tense in place of past-perfect, forcing me to hit the Pause button to figure out when the action REALLY happened.
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Berk Rourke
5.0 out of 5 stars Igonore the Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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This is a good story, with good characters, with good writing technique. The characters have flesh, are not just words on a page as you read the Juxtapositioning of time and space about the same people. There are twists and turns which surprise and please, and there are moments of indecision, even for another writer of mysteries, as to where the story is going. There are also illustrations between every chapter. I loved the book. I hated the illustrations. Creativia told me, when I suggested illustrations in one of my westerns, it was not a good idea. They were right. The illustrations interrupted the flow of the story, added nothing to it, and served only to distract me. I give the book a five star rating grudgingly. I only do so because I really enjoyed the story. I wish it had not been so difficult to wade through the extraneous part of the book.
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DialM
5.0 out of 5 stars More than you might be expecting
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
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The past comes back to haunt Sarah Collins when her aunt arranges a get together at her inn, a reunion with a handful of others. Sarah hasn't been back to Sea Scope for twenty years. Now she must face memories of the death of a young male guest at the inn (a suspected suicide at the nearby lighthouse), her parents' unhappy marriage, and fun times with her younger brother. It dredges up the subsequent deaths of her father and brother too. But if her brother is dead, who then is sending crayon messages like he used to? And what does that person want? And who is in danger? As everything comes to a head, Sarah must face truths about her family, and what really happened that fateful summer. In the style of a cosy told in past and present chapters, this novel also includes snippets of lighthouse history, an added bonus for those with an interest. But not everything is as you might expect - the crimes that hook into this murder mystery are far from those in the cosy genre. 4.5 stars
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John Broughton
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fascination of Lighthouses
Reviewed in Italy on December 21, 2019
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In the monumental setting of a historic lighthouse on the coast of North Carolina, the spotlight falls on a twenty-year-old tragedy. A family reunion in the nearby bed and breakfast, the Sea Scope of the title, uncovers the truth covering an apparent suicide and through the twists and turns of an incredible plot, the reader is swept through the darkest depths of human psychology, neatly balanced by the brighter hope of love and rebirth. In a marvellously unobtrusive way, the reader is treated to a potted history of American lighthouses, which is a delightful extra to a captivating thriller with the happiest of resolutions. Well done Debbie De Louise.
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Sashadoo
5.0 out of 5 stars More twists and turns than a lighthouse staircase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2019
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A great read, as the reader is whisked back and forth between the events of twenty years ago and the present. A hidden secret surronds the death of a young man, his body found, broken and bleeding on the ground below a lighthouse that seems to be the focal point for all that transpires in this intriguing mystery, that isn't cleared up until the very end of the book. Suspicions abound, marital affairs suspected, and relationships are tested to the full in this superb tale that will have you, like me, eagerly turning pages in search of the solution to the many questions raised in this tale of death, deception and raw grief unleashed. Five big stars from me.
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