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Scarlet at Crystal River

All Darrell Henshaw wanted was to enjoy his honeymoon with his beautiful wife, Erin in the charming town of Crystal River on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida. 

But his carefully laid plans go sideways when they discover a hidden painting of two young Latino children, which turns out to be haunted. 

Is Darrell willing to derail their entire honeymoon in this perfect, quiet corner of the world to unravel the mystery of the children's deaths? 

“The author pours raw emotion from his main character, the setting and the plot. The read is gripping from start to finish. The mystery is engaging as it twists into cultural discrimination. I highly recommend picking up this book.”—Still Moments Magazine
“Scarlet at Crystal River pulled me in deeper and deeper and had me racing to the end to the final climax with this big twist…This twist left me with my jaw literally hanging open and in tears.”—The-Avid Reader
“This novel was filled with suspense, and I was constantly on my toes trying to find out what was to happen next. I blazed through this novel, because I was enraptured by the story and I just needed to know what would happen next.”—Coffee and Wander Book Reviews
“Definitely keeps you gripped and wanting to find out what’s happened to the children. It’s a thrill. For sure…I haven’t read the other 2 books in the series but from how this one is written, I will certainly be indulging in them. I highly recommend this book.”--Archeolibrarian
“Overbeck knows how to weave suspense and thrills into every facet of this well-crafted supernatural mystery tale… I loved being immersed in the creepy coastal sights and sounds, dark waters, and frightening surprises around the corner. “--ReadersFavorite
“A fast-paced, suspenseful read to keep readers on the edge of their seats…The lively pace and mini cliff-hangers at the end of each chapter will keep the reader flipping page after page.”—Gina Rae Mitchell
“One of the things that I love about The Haunted Shores Mysteries is how ‘real’ the characters are, especially Darrell. He’s not perfect and he knows it.”—Creative Deeds
“A definite purchase for lovers of mysteries. This is at times light and fun, and other times, dark and disturbing. But it has a satisfying ending. Recommended.”—Sparkling Book Reviews
“Overbeck also shines when it comes to character development. These characters feel like people you could know, people you could pass on the street or strike up a conversation with in the grocery line. They feel that real.”—Mommy Says To Read
“Fast-paced page-turner featuring well-developed characters and exceptional plotting.”—Kat Doran, Wild Women Reviews
“Author Randy Overbeck intrigues the reader with a tantalizing mystery, cleverly drawn characters, haunting paranormal activity, and a great story steeped in contemporary social issues and interests.”
“This novel was filled with suspense, and I was constantly on my toes trying to find out what was to happen next. I blazed through this novel, because I was enraptured by the story and I just needed to know what would happen next.”—Coffee and Wander Book Reviews
“Scarlet at Crystal River pulled me in deeper and deeper and had me racing to the end to the final climax with this big twist…This twist left me with my jaw literally hanging open and in tears.”—The Avid Reader“
A mesmerizing story which consumes the reader from the very first page…Overbeck is a fantastic storyteller…perfect for those readers looking for a mystery that will keep them on the edge of their seats and up until the wee hours?” ★★★★★ “Crown of Excellence” award—InD’tale Magazine
“Overbeck’s writing transports you into real-life landscapes and imagined locations with a seamlessness that makes it hard to tell one from the other. The beauties of the Florida Gulf coast, the swampy growth that borders the greenery of well-fertilized fields, the posh interior of an ag magnate’s two story, all create a land that is seen, heard, smelled and felt.”—KRL News and Reviews
“A ghost story with a twist, Scarlet at Crystal River is a bestseller in the making. Brilliant descriptive narration sucks the reader in and doesn’t let go until the end of the story. Paranormal and mystery readers will love Scarlet at Crystal River. If you’re looking for a spine-tingling mystery, pick up Scarlet at Crystal River. Highly recommend!” 5+ Stars—N N Light Bookheaven
“Scarlet at Crystal River” is a rollercoaster of a mystery, hurtling up and down hills and around sharp corners until the very end, when the reader is left slightly breathless, waiting for their hearts to beat back to a normal rhythm.” ★★★★★—ReaderViews
“This is another masterpiece from Randy Overbeck. His excellent writing style has left me speechless for one more time. He writes in a way that makes you feel what the characters feel and you have no choice but to partake in the journey with them.” ★★★★★—Ioanna’s Reviews, Greece
“Scarlet at Crystal River is a suspenseful paranormal novel with compelling characters and an enigmatic mystery that drives the story to a riveting conclusion.” ★★★★★—Literary Titan, Gold Award

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