Palms, Paradise, Poison (Teddy Creque Mystery)

When a hurricane hits the Caribbean with brutal force, Constable Teddy Creque, the sole police officer on tiny, sun-soaked Anegada, is too busy saving his fellow islanders to worry about an escaped prisoner who can allegedly kill with magic. After all, Teddy doesn't believe in magic. But events soon force him to reconsider .

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The battle between rational, supernatural, and criminal provides a tropical treat like no other. * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review *
A principled hero, solid details of police work and the practices of Palo Mayombe and Sateria, and lushly described settings permeated by unease and possible supernatural phenomena combine to distinguish this ambiguous, unusual mystery * Booklist *
Keyse-Walker smoothly integrates Caribbean lore and culture into the narrative, which is peopled with distinctive, well-wrought characters . . . Readers will look forward to Teddy's further adventures * Publishers Weekly *
Plenty of action, entertaining and appealing characters, and colorful depictions of island life ... A solid read-alike of AGATHA CHRISTIE's A Caribbean Mystery and BOB MORRIS's 'Zack Chasteen' series * Library Journal Starred Review of Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *
An intriguing look at island life with a likable hero whom readers will want to get to know better * Booklist on Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *
Spectacular as a Caribbean sunset, Keyse-Walker's debut is a well-paced puzzler no one should miss * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Sun, Sand, Murder *
Features a beautiful Caribbean setting, vibrant characters, lively plotting and pacing, and a memorable villain who will surprise you * Library Journal on Sun, Sand, Murder *
A strong debut that vividly evokes its Caribbean locale * Booklist on Sun, Sand, Murder *