Beach Thriller

A Novel

by Jamie Day

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Pub Date Jun 09 2026 | Archive Date Jun 23 2026

Description

The ultimate summer suspense novel is perfect for beach read lovers everywhere!

Some people lose themselves in a novel. Others lose everything.

Holly Sinclair, a struggling author, is dead broke. After being evicted from her New York apartment, she returns to her family’s dilapidated beach house in coastal New England with one urgent goal: write a book that sells. Fast.

Reinventing herself won’t be easy, but the old seaside town offers a few unexpected allies. Gail, a driven local Realtor, introduces her to a charming handyman who can help her get back on her feet. Serena, the town psychic, offers encouragement and an unsettling warning about danger ahead. And Jade, a teen runaway, is hiding out in Holly’s attic and desperately needs a safe place to land.

Holly takes Jade in, and soon the girl finds work with the powerful Carmichael family. Their dynasty has faded, but their connection to Holly’s past is darker than she wants to remember. Their secrets could put both women at risk.

Not everyone is glad to see Holly return. Someone in town is watching her every move. The Watcher knows something Holly doesn’t. The past may be a foggy echo, but it’s close enough to come rushing in with the tide.

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781250358233
PRICE	$29.00 (USD)
PAGES	384

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Featured Reviews

Brenda R, Reviewer

Quick, twisty, and perfect for a summer reading binge (though I read it with three feet of snow on the ground), Beach Thriller by Jamie Day kept me guessing with every chapter. The seaside setting, messy friendships, and simmering secrets made this one hard to put down. Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the early opportunity to read the ARC!

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Reviewer 666766

Beach Thriller was a page turner! This is the perfect book for someone who loves mysteries and thrillers. In Beach Thriller, Holly returns to her family beach house after many years. She has been struggling with her career as an author and is trying to come up with a story to write. While working on that, she gets sidetracked by some new and old friends, some creaks in the attic (a ghost? a critter?) and the memories of her sister, who passed away. With twists and turns at every corner, I was not able to put this book down. 5 stars!

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Amy B, Reviewer

I love Jamie Day! Beach Thriller is a tornado of a tale! Mystery, murder, mayhem in an atmospheric brooding locale! A colorful cast of characters, several red herrings and short chapters make this a propulsive read. A perfect pick for vacay. Beach Thriller would make a killer Netflix series!

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Wanda M, Reviewer

This is a fast-paced, addictive read that keeps the tension high from the very first page. With vivid beachside settings, sharp twists, and a steadily building sense of danger, this book is impossible to put down. Jamie Day delivers compelling characters, well-timed suspense, and a plot that constantly keeps you guessing. Perfect for fans of thrillers who love secrets, lies, and shocking reveals-this one is a must read, especially as a beach (or anytime) escape.

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Sandy F, Reviewer

What an absolute page-turner! I thought I had it all figured out about half way through, but I was dead wrong. The plot is very twisty and it’s hard to tell which characters are the good guys and which are not. Highly recommended! I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next in the series. I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a voluntary, unbiased review.