Without a Grave (Hannah Ives Mysteries)

Review Hannah Ives and her husband, Paul, are enjoying a holiday in the Bahamas while Paul takes a sabbatical from his position as professor of mathematics at the Naval Academy and concentrates on writing a textbook on geometry. This gives Hannah the perfect excuse to kick back and enjoy the Bahamian paradise until she discovers that the development of a new luxury resort, the Tamarind Tree, will destroy the coral reef just off the island. A series of mysterious and deadly events, including minor acts of vandalism, a dangerous wildfire, and a missing scientist, all seem to lead back to the Tamarind Tree developer, Rudolph Mueller. Never one to sit back when there's a problem to be solved, Hannah soon finds herself involved in supporting the locals in their fight to block the resort's plan. Capturing the allure of a tropical paradise but adding a cautionary note about the ecological implications of the exploitation of the land, Talley serves up a fine and suspenseful mystery featuring a feisty and likable heroine --Booklist, 1st July 2009 About the Author