A High Tide Murder by Emily George

Publisher's Synopsis

What a long, strange trip it’s been for Chloe. After her dream of becoming a Parisian pastry chef—and a wife—crashed and burned, she returned home to the seaside town of Azalea Bay, California and opened a cannabis café. Despite some residents’ misgivings about how such a business may affect the community’s reputation, Baked by Chloe has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Nothing mellows out people like sweet edibles and frothy drinks with a dash of CBD.

But when it comes to surfers, the only high they want to ride is on a wave. The annual summer Azalea Bay Pro Challenger Surf Competition is underway, and fan favorite Aaron Gill is treading water. Plagued by professional and personal pressures, he finds himself no longer a top contender, and everyone is saddened when he takes his own life.

But his best friend Ethan Wilson knows that despite Aaron’s difficulties, suicide was not on his mind, and he begs Chloe to investigate. Against her better judgment, Chloe dives in and discovers Aaron was surrounded by people motivated enough to help him wipe out—permanently . . .

Reviews From Elsewhere

GoodReads

This is such a fabulous story fast paced and filled with awesome characters who join in with Chloe to unearth the killer, of course the food in the café is so yummy and we learn a lot about legal cannabis use and how it helps so many people. I do highly recommend this one to any cosy mystery lover and I am eagerly awaiting more trips to Azalea Bay with Chloe, Grandma Rose, Aunt Dawn, Jake and Antonio. Read All Reviews

Aunt Agatha's

Emily George writes a very realistic story of a young woman trying to run a cannabis café in a coastal town who just wants to take control of her life. Chloe wants to establish herself in her new home and start over after an imploding career and failed romance. Pulling yourself up by your bootstraps after such thing is never easy, but she takes it a step further by opening a cannabis café. Read Full Review

King's River Life

This second in the series is sure to open readers’ minds to the use and attributes of cannabis and THC-infused treats. It’s not just brownies that are baked with cannabis butter (recipes included), but cookies, drinks, and even bath products have the soothing ingredient. Chloe’s aunt and her competitive freestyle dancing canine make an appearance, but it’s the world of competitive surfing that takes center stage. Read Full Review