Marsh Madness

the second caeoline cousins book continues the ups and downs of the three cousins relationships and their tendences for disaster and the desire of others to kill them because of their must know nature

Second book written by the three cousins who call themselves Caroline Cousins, Marsh Madness takes place on a southern island in South Carolina. Humor abounds among the three protagonists as they try to prepare for a wedding at their pride and joy, Pinckney Mansion. But fate steps in by way of the death of a local (wannabe) celebrity's secretary - which is considered a case of mistaken identity. Follow the three women through the multitude of storylines that, to me, are VERY realistic among people who have known each other so long to the conclusion of many mysteries.

If you like stories set in the South, you will enjoy Marsh Madness since the descriptions of coastal island life and culture are "right on the money". The trio of authors, writing under the pseudonym of Caroline Cousins, really are cousins who grew up on a coastal island in or near Charleston, SC, and their feel for the people and the dialogue show their love of the South. The mystery itself is fun, has a few twists in it and there is a satisfying ending; however, the sense of place appealed to me more than anything else. If you want a quick read, one worthy of taking to the beach on a hot summer day - or conversely, curling up inside on a snowy day - then I think you might enjoy "Marsh Madness".