Mystery
Date Published: June 10, 2025
Publisher: MindStir Media
Set sail for suspense in the thrilling first installment of the Sailing Mystery Series!
In Murder on the Squid Row Run, oboist Georgiana Quilter is finally hitting her stride—with a dream orchestra job and a new apartment. But when she agrees to pose as a celebrity’s girlfriend during a glamorous international sailing rally, things take a dark and deadly turn.
A body turns up on board. A child disappears. A saboteur strikes. As the Squid Row Run heads from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Georgiana races to uncover secrets buried at sea—all while navigating a fake romance that’s becoming dangerously real.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, strong female sleuths, and nautical adventures, authentic maritime details inspired by the author’s own seven-year circumnavigation. Suspense, wit, and danger at every port
“… action-packed with a pitch-perfect ear for all the craziness of an international sailing rally.”
—Cap’n Fatty Goodlander, Cruising World Magazine
Love mystery series set on the water? This is your next great read.
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Author Julia Shovein brings authenticity and edge to her mystery novels, drawn from a life spent at sea and in service. After a thirty-year career as a university professor of nursing (Professor Emeritus), Julia retired and embarked on a global sailing adventure with her husband, circumnavigating the globe over seven years.
She lived and wrote in exotic locations like New Zealand, Turkey, and London’s St. Katherine Dock. Upon returning home to Paradise, California, Julia and her husband narrowly escaped the devastating Campfire wildfire. These life-altering experiences shaped her writing—and her heroine, Georgiana Quilter.
Now living in Bremerton, Washington, with her husband Horst and husky Blue, Julia is a proud member of the Poulsbo Yacht Club. She’s truly, as Cruising World puts it, “the real thing.”
Contact Links
Website: https://juliashovein.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingmysteryseries
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaShovein
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliashovein
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliashovein/
Purchase Link
Amazon: https://amzn.to/42QFGra
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