Zara West
May 2024
A marine biologist investigating a polluting fish farm finds love and murder on the shores of Nova Scotia.
Cat Silva loves grilled salmon as much as the next person. But the quirky marine biologist doesn’t like how fish farming pollutes the ocean. So, leaving the big city and her overbearing momma behind, she heads off to Tide Harbor, Nova Scotia, to prove her point.
Single dad, Alex Harris, is in line for the lucrative head manager position at Cowling Fish Farms. As sole support for his five-year-old daughter, Alex’s promotion can come none too soon.
Determined to show his boss he can handle the job, Alex sets out to investigate reports of a scuba diver hanging around the fish pens, never expecting to find a pink-haired, irresistible woman.
But when his boss orders him to derail Cat’s investigation and a killer unexpectedly attacks, Alex must choose between financial security or saving the woman he and his daughter have come to love.
Between The Pages
Lost Beneath the Tide takes readers to the rugged beauty of Tide Harbor, where Cat and Alex are caught between duty, desire, and danger. Zara West crafts a vivid setting that feels as alive as the characters who inhabit it, especially Alex’s spirited young daughter, who adds warmth and charm to the story. Alex’s grief over his late wife is portrayed with real emotion. Cat, with her love of pink and outrageous T-shirts, is a quirky and sweet heroine you can’t help but root for. The immersive and suspenseful plot keeps the pages turning. However, given how Cat’s mother influenced her life, a moment of resolution was a missed opportunity for these characters. Also, Alex’s decision to lie about his boss’s actions was disappointing, especially considering it involved the woman he loves. These moments didn’t shadow the overall impact of the story, which was a satisfying read that leaves you wanting more from Tide Harbor.
Rating
4.5 Stars
