Undertow [Mass Market Paperback]

Dixie Browning (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

The unexpected death of client Edgar Henry doesn't prevent detective Gray Hollowell, the hero of Dixie Browning's Undertow, from investigating the possible murder of Edgar's wife, Roxie, which occurred nearly 27 years ago. As Gray's investigation brings him into contact with the clannish Henry family, he becomes enamored with Edgar's fiercely independent daughter, Mariah. The undercurrent of romantic tension between Mariah and Gray is almost tangible, though their relationship rolls into trite territory when she goes boating with her cousin despite Gray's repeated warnings and he's forced to rescue her. While it's unclear how Gray solves the decades-old mystery surrounding Roxie's death, the conclusion is a stunner.
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373218311
• ISBN-13: 978-0373218318
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,906,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Old secrets, solemn promises, new love, September 14, 2003

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Peggy Vincent "author and reader" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Undertow (Mass Market Paperback)

Maria returns to her family home near Cape Hatteras in North Carolina after her father?s death, discovers it occupied by a lease-holder who refuses to leave, then finds herself falling in love with him as, together, they try to solve a crime.
An entertaining mystery romance.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic summer read!, July 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Undertow (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved UNDERTOW. Dixie Browning juggles two mysteries, one a generation old, the other contemporary, while building attraction and sexual tension between the two main characters, Mariah Henry and Gray Hollowell. Mariah is one of the Henrys of Henry Island, near Cape Hatteras, NC. She returns to her family's island home after many years away to scatter her father's ashes. Her relatives have secrets that threaten her life, her beliefs, and her future. Gray Hollowell, a cold-case detective with an SBI background, is investigating the death of Mariah's mother 27 years earlier. He must keep Mariah alive while he solves both mysteries, past and present. These two people have each overcome extreme personal losses, and have a strength and maturity in their growing relationship. The character development in this book was exceptional, for primary, as well as secondary characters. Orestes, the old man of the island, came to life for me, as did several of the family members. I love the setting of this book, and I believe that most people could relate to it. I give it my full recommendation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner from Dixie, July 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Undertow (Mass Market Paperback)

Undertow is the perfect beach book--and if you can't get to the beach, it's almost as good as the trip. The subtle suspense grabs you on page one and won't let you go until the end. Great atmosphere. Look for romance and a mixture of characters, good and bad, but each so real they'll stick in your mind long after you finish this book. This one rates 5 stars in my book! From a reader in North Carolina.