Beach of the Dead
by Cynthia J. Bogard
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Pub Date Feb 15 2024 | Archive Date Jan 15 2024
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Description
Was murdering her lover the best thing she’d ever done for herself?
It’s 1986. Like her namesake Jane Eyre, Jane Meyer’s cruel childhood has left her isolated and friendless. Worse, Jane finds herself burdened with a dark secret. She has just murdered her graduate school advisor — and lover. Seeking refuge, Jane flees to Mexico, assuming a new identity as Ana in a paradise that welcomes and nurtures her wounded soul. For the first time, love seems within reach.
However, Ana's newfound life is built upon a web of deception, eventually forcing her to delve into the complexities of her predicament on a quest for resolution. When her newfound paradise faces devastation, Ana realizes that the only path to redemption lies in embracing her true self.
With themes of truth, resilience, and the pursuit of justice, Beach of the Dead unravels the layers of Jane/Ana's life as she confronts her darkest moments. Readers will be captivated by the tenacity of the human spirit and the power of acceptance in the face of adversity.
A Note From the Publisher
World traveler, longtime feminist and environmentalist, Greece, mid-century jazz, and Mother Nature are all close to her heart. These days, Cynthia lives with her spouse and two rescue dogs in Montpelier, Vermont.
Advance Praise
“Bogard has created a transformative story of murder and in- trigue, paradise found and paradise lost, and a woman trying to find the truth within herself. Beach of the Dead entertains with its descriptive writing and interesting characters. … The unique storyline captures and holds the reader’s attention from the opening murder to the climactic finish.” — American Writing Awards
“… a fantastic continuation of the story…Beach of the Dead is a great experience to take pause and think about acceptance, what matters most in life, and how much the truth really can set one free.” — Diane Lunsford for Feathered Quill Reviews
“…Grabbed my attention right from the start, and the book kept getting better. … Bogard expresses [trauma] eloquently without compromising her character or the integrity of her story. … Highly recommend… Its ending left me with a feeling of empowerment.” — ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐ Justine Reyes for Readers’ Favorite
“Bogard presents a deeply personal look at love, friendship, human connection, regret, and redemption in her compelling second installment in the Heartland Trilogy, 1986. Readers will devour this one and eagerly await the final installment in the trilogy. A stunner.” — ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐ Bookview
“Beach of the Dead is a compelling story about regret, love, and redemption. Unique characters and an idyllic setting will keep plenty of readers engaged.” — Elizabeth Reiser for Independent Book Review
“…satisfying tension… strong character development and psycho- logical insights… The focus on how individuals flee conflict, rein- vent their lives, and face their pasts and future gives Beach of the Dead a profound sense of discovery and recovery that will satisfy readers looking for more than a murder story alone.” — Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Review
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639889808 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 318 |
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Featured Reviews
Kimber H, Reviewer
This book was definitely a cover request because i loved the cover but wow this book hooked you from the start and the more you read the more you want to keep reading.
I hope to read more by this author. I would highly recommend. The character build and after you are done it makes you feel empowered and wanting more.
Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.
Kayley W, Reviewer
Was murdering her lover the best thing she’d ever done for herself? It’s 1986. Like her namesake, Jane Eyre, Jane Meyer’s cruel childhood has left her isolated and friendless. Worse, Jane finds herself burdened with a dark secret. She has just murdered her graduate school advisor - and lover. Seeking refuge, Jane flees to Mexico assuming a new identity as Ana in a paradise that welcomes and nurtures her wounded soul. For the first time, love seems within reach. However, Ana’s newfound life is built upon a web of deception, eventually forcing her to delve into the complexities of her predicament on a quest for resolution. When her newfound paradise faces devastation, Ana realises that the only path to redemption lies in embracing her true self. With themes of truth, resilience and the pursuit of justice, Beach of the Dead unravels the layers of Jane/Ana’s life as she confronts her darkest moments.
I received this as an ARC as I wanted to try and branch out from reading romance/young adult books. I have to say, this did not disappoint! I loved finding out more about Jane/Ana and following her journey to changing her identity and finding out about her past.
I loved the fact that every aspect of the book, even the filler chapters were interesting. I was never really bored while reading the book but I also knew when it was the right time to put it down!
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to branch out from their comfort genres, though I would be wary when reaching the end as it does get heavy in terms of triggers.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
Cynthia J. Bogard does a great job in writing this book, it had everything that I was looking for from this description. The story was really well done and had me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed how good the story was and how the characters were used in this story. I’m glad I got to read this and look forward to more.
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