Snipe Hunt (The Professor Simon Shaw Murder Mysteries)

Simon Shaw travels to Pearlie Beach, North Carolina to spend Thanksgiving vacation with his friends, David Morgan, an archeologist, Marcus and Marianne Clegg and their three younger children, and his former crush Julia McGloughlin, a police attorney. Simon is expecting to spend Thanksgiving vacation working and preparing for the finals week that's ahead, but is talked into solving another mystery of the past. Simon, Morgan, and Julia try to find the missing links between a diver's suit that is dredged from the water, a dark family secret, and confederate gold. Reviews “Sarah Shaber ‘s obvious strengths as a writer are clearly demonstrated in Snipe Hunt. The plot is unique and her knowledge of North Carolina history extensive. Not only does she manage to weave details of North Carolina’s participation in the Civil War into her story, but also the state’s importance in World War II plays an active role. The method by which Ms. Shaber ties the events of the two wars to the present day is really quite clever. The author ably demonstrates her wry sense of humor. One statement in particular, seems to merit quoting. Simon is speculating on possible situations that fit the facts they have pertaining to the case, saying, “I’m a scholar. I can make facts fit any scenario I want.” -Andy Plonka “An appealing cozy, which pleasingly mixes regional history and lore, a bit of romance and a soupcon of suspense.” -Publishers Weekly An Alternate Selection of the Mystery Guild