I will admit I was drawn to Death on Cozumel Island because I have many happy memories of visits to the area during cruise vacations. I am intrigued to go for a land trip now after reading about the fabulous scuba diving available there. The scuba diving was the other aspect of Cindy Quayle's book that captured my interest. I was able to certify and dive a few years before Covid hit. It is now an item to get back to once I have successfully lost weight. Quayle did an amazing job at capturing the feeling of the open water diving experience. She not only included the positive aspects such as enjoying the beauty of the flora and fauna under the surface, but she discussed the struggles of the time on the surface quite accurately as well. Besides the great descriptions of the setting for the book, the actual mystery was well constructed. I would say the only negative I have to mention is the extreme degree to which she created an unlikeable victim. It worked with the story though and I'm sure people have encountered such boors on their vacations. I look forward to reading more in this series.
Death on Cozumel Island by Cindy Quayle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fun mystery even if it seems a bit of a stretch that Claire would go out on a linb for people she just met. The mystery and motivation are well structured. The paradise of Cozumel is well represented in this story. Claire clearly relishes experiencing the world and embracing the experiences. Any scuba fans will love reading about her diving adventures. Makes me want to decertify and go dive there myself. Looking forward to more in the series
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