All Shell Breaks Loose eBook

On North Carolinas Ocracoke Island, Maureen Nash sells exquisite seashells to locals and touristswith Bonny the shop cat and the ghost of a Welsh pirate for company. And when needed, she steps in to help the police solve a murder

Dr. Irving Allred is boasting around town that hes about to get his hands on an authentic haunted sword. But minutes after Maureen hears the story, a woman walks into the Moon Shell, sword in hand. She found it while walking her bulldog on the beachand its blade is stained with what looks like blood. Looks like its time to call the sheriffs department.

Allred is furious that his prize is now in police custodyand even more agitated that an unknown buyer was trying to outbid him. Hes convinced that the sword will lead him straight to the ghost hes hunting. Hes not the only one on the Outer Banks whos been searching for spirits, though. An odd visitor also showed up at Maureens shop claiming the ability sense them . . . though somehow she didnt seem to notice Maureens spectral friend hanging about.

When a man whod been camping nearby is found cut down along the shore, Maureen starts providing some unofficial assistance to Captain Rob Tate by digging into the islands maritime history. But its not the only mystery shes facingbecause the shops resident ghost is seeing ghosts himself . . .