Hotel Saint Clare

“A Story of Intrigue, Mystery, and Danger”

A young woman steps out of the sea, shaking the seaweed from her hair. Two boys gathering shells at first think she is a mermaid. This sets the stage for a story that is never far from the natural elements of life on a Caribbean island. This is a story of intrigue, of mystery and danger. True to its Caribbean setting, there is a hint of voodoo, but Heady never lets the magical element or the island people slip into cliche. The descriptions give a feel of the lushness of the setting but are written with a light touch. The story is strong, and the characters are a believable mixture of good and bad.

Sandra Cody
author of the Jenny Connors
mystery series

“Refreshingly different”

This book was refreshingly different, not only for the setting but in how the plot develops. This book centers around 22-year-old Nara, a native of the islands who is trying to find her way in the world. She begins working at the Hotel St. Clare and quickly moves up the ladder due to her intelligence, business acumen, and hard work. Heady does an excellent job keeping up the underlying sense of menace, particularly from a certain slimy character. Beautifully written, it is a quick, easy read that will keep you guessing. I loved Nara–she was spunky and smart and didn’t take her youth or her beauty too seriously. This makes for a great summer read or a great winter read given how Heady puts you right in the tropics with the incredibly well-written setting. Don’t miss it!

David Coles