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Strangers in the Avalon Dunes (A Meg Daniels Mystery #6) Kindle Edition

by Jane Kelly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

After the turbulence of her last adventure, Meg Daniels swears she never wants to help someone find a lost loved one ever again. She settles into a lazy routine in an upscale home in the high dunes of Avalon, New Jersey, that is owned by a friend who has asked her and her fiancé, Andy Beck, to housesit for several months.

However, Meg finds she can't outrun her reputation. When a young woman asks Meg to find her long-lost grandfather, Ken Patterson, Meg just can't say no. In 1977, Ken, a wealthy attorney, decided he was born too soon. He missed the British Invasion, the Summer of Love, and Woodstock. He may have missed the Sixties, but he wasn't going to miss the Seventies. So, he simply disappeared, leaving behind his wife and daughter. After more than 40 years have gone by, can Meg actually find him? Ken's daughter has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and wants to reunite with the father she hasn't seen in four decades, so time is of the essence.

Meg soon becomes convinced she's investigating a murder. Had Ken really executed a carefully planned escape from the life he no longer wanted? Meg is not so sure. His abandoned wife claims she has never given up on him, but Meg concludes that not everyone-including his wife-was sad to see him go.

As Meg begins to make some progress on the case, it becomes obvious that someone really doesn't want Meg nosing around. Is it the killer or simply a man who doesn't want to be found?

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  1. Book 6 of 6
    A Meg Daniels Mystery
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    369 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    January 17, 2023
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"Strangers in the Avalon Dunes is clever, well-paced, and delightfully twisty. An engrossing mystery populated with intriguing and fascinating characters―you won’t want to miss this one!" ―Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling crime fiction author

"Fans of Jane Kelly’s lighthearted mystery series, the Meg Daniels Mysteries, will love Meg's latest adventure. Strangers in the Avalon Dunes is a delightful beach read ... whether or not you’re down the shore." ―Jeff Markowitz, author of Hit or Miss

"Jane Kelly brings us another page-turner set at the Jersey Shore as Meg Daniels' sleuthing takes her back in time." ―Annie McCormick, author of The Doctor, The Hitman, and The Motorcycle Gang


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Jane Kelly is a native Philadelphian but no matter where her career took her - New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, or Phoenix - at least once a year she managed to visit the Jersey Shore where the Meg Daniels mysteries are set. Jane is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College, has an MS from Drexel University in Library and Information Science and an MPhil in Popular Literature from Trinity College, Dublin. She currently lives in the Philadelphia area where her "Writing in Time Mysteries" and "Widow Lady Mysteries" are set. She is a past president of the Delaware Valley Sisters in Crime chapter and has served on the board of the New York City Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Her fourth Meg Daniels mystery from Plexus Publishing, Missing You in Atlantic City, won an Independent Publishers Book Award for mid-Atlantic fiction in 2015.


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BNXHNQS7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plexus Publishing, Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940091907
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 6 of 6 ‏ : ‎ A Meg Daniels Mystery
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Jane Kelly is a native Philadelphian but no matter where her career took her - New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago or Phoenix - at least once a year she managed to visit the Jersey Shore where the Meg Daniels mysteries are set. Jane is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College, has an MS from Drexel University in Library and Information Science and an MPhil in Popular Literature from Trinity College, Dublin. She currently lives in the Philadelphia area where her "Writing in Time Mysteries" and "Widow Lady Mysteries" are set. She is a past president of the Delaware Valley Sisters in Crime chapter and has served on the board of the New York City Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Her fourth and sixth Meg Daniels mysteries from Plexus Publishing, Missing You in Atlantic City and Strangers in the Avalon Dunes won Independent Publishers Book Awards for mid-Atlantic fiction in 2015.

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  • Maggie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific addition to the Meg Daniels mystery series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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    Strangers in the Avalon Dunes is my favorite in the Meg Daniels saga! In flashbacks, the fallout from the sexual revolution of the 60's leads to the mysterious disappearance of a successful man. Decades later, Meg is house-sitting in the missing man's former home in the dunes when she takes on the very cold case for no fee. The daughter he left behind now longs for answers before dementia takes away her ability to understand the solution. As always, Meg gives us a vivid take on the characters she encounters and the Jersey shore towns where they live. Plus, the romance with her fiance provides a sweet distraction.
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  • NHM
    4.0 out of 5 stars lively and fun cozy mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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    Nice surprises. This one take a long slow build up but the wait is worth it. Nice surprises that just keep coming. Delightful characters and a fun, easy read.
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  • novelgal
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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    Filled with relatable characters, lots of action, and an exciting ending, I really loved this book! I found it a quick read with moments of humor and pathos that culminated in a satisfying resolution. I’m looking forward to reading the next Meg Daniels case!
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  • Terry M. Cullison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mysteries with a Jersey SHORE setting
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
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    I really e joy these Meg Daniel's mysteries. Love the Jersey Shore and lo e reading about the locations. Not complex writing g but fun and engaging all the way through. Thanks, Jane Kelly.
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  • CJ-MO
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing mystery that has me wanting to read more by this author
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
    Strangers in the Avalon Dunes by Jane Kelly is the sixth book in the Meg Daniels mystery series, but the first I've read. The book works well as a standalone since the author gives plenty of background information about the two main characters. They have a unique backstory, working at a luxurious resort in the Bahamas, so I'm interested in going back and reading some of those prior books. I like Meg and her fiance, Andy, and enjoy it when they discuss the case together.

    The story unfolds at an even, leisurely pace as Meg looks into a man's disappearance decades earlier as a favor to his granddaughter Abby, a new acquaintance. Unfortunately, Abby is an obnoxious, unlikable character. Meg puts up with Abby's rudeness and demands because the search for Ken Patterson is really for the benefit of Abby's mother who is ill. For me, Abby is so off-putting that she detracted from my overall enjoyment of the book.

    The book is well-written and I enjoyed the way the author handled the questioning of the various witnesses. After Meg asks her questions about Ken's disappearance, the point-of-view changes to the person she is questioning and the timeline goes back to the 1970s. This makes these scenes from the past come alive. There are a few different surprising developments at the end of this intriguing mystery and I was satisfied with the overall solution even though the character of Abby never did grow on me. I enjoyed the book and would like to read some of the earlier books in the series.

    I received an advance copy of this book at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
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