Genre Fiction
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Newcomer
Mary Kay Andrews, the New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Beach Reads delivers her next page-turner for the summer with The Newcomer.
In trouble and on the run...
After she discovers her sister Tanya dead on the floor of her fashionable New York City townhouse, Letty Carnahan is certain she knows who did it: Tanya's ex; sleazy real estate entrepreneur Evan Wingfield. Even in the grip of grief and panic Letty heeds her late sister's warnings: "If anything bad happens to me―it's Evan. Promise me you'll take Maya and run. Promise me."
With a trunkful of emotional baggage...
So Letty grabs her sister's Mercedes and hits the road with her wailing four-year-old niece Maya. Letty is determined to out-run Evan and the law, but run to where? Tanya, a woman with a past shrouded in secrets, left behind a "go-bag" of cash and a big honking diamond ring―but only one clue: a faded magazine story about a sleepy mom-and-pop motel in a Florida beach town with the improbable name of Treasure Island. She sheds her old life and checks into an uncertain future at The Murmuring Surf Motel.
The No Vacancy sign is flashing & the sharks are circling...
And that's the good news. Because The Surf, as the regulars call it, is the winter home of a close-knit flock of retirees and snowbirds who regard this odd-duck newcomer with suspicion and down-right hostility. As Letty settles into the motel's former storage room, she tries to heal Maya's heartache and unravel the key to her sister's shady past, all while dodging the attention of the owner's dangerously attractive son Joe, who just happens to be a local police detective. Can Letty find romance as well as a room at the inn―or will Joe betray her secrets and put her behind bars? With danger closing in, it's a race to find the truth and right the wrongs of the past.
In trouble and on the run...
After she discovers her sister Tanya dead on the floor of her fashionable New York City townhouse, Letty Carnahan is certain she knows who did it: Tanya's ex; sleazy real estate entrepreneur Evan Wingfield. Even in the grip of grief and panic Letty heeds her late sister's warnings: "If anything bad happens to me―it's Evan. Promise me you'll take Maya and run. Promise me."
With a trunkful of emotional baggage...
So Letty grabs her sister's Mercedes and hits the road with her wailing four-year-old niece Maya. Letty is determined to out-run Evan and the law, but run to where? Tanya, a woman with a past shrouded in secrets, left behind a "go-bag" of cash and a big honking diamond ring―but only one clue: a faded magazine story about a sleepy mom-and-pop motel in a Florida beach town with the improbable name of Treasure Island. She sheds her old life and checks into an uncertain future at The Murmuring Surf Motel.
The No Vacancy sign is flashing & the sharks are circling...
And that's the good news. Because The Surf, as the regulars call it, is the winter home of a close-knit flock of retirees and snowbirds who regard this odd-duck newcomer with suspicion and down-right hostility. As Letty settles into the motel's former storage room, she tries to heal Maya's heartache and unravel the key to her sister's shady past, all while dodging the attention of the owner's dangerously attractive son Joe, who just happens to be a local police detective. Can Letty find romance as well as a room at the inn―or will Joe betray her secrets and put her behind bars? With danger closing in, it's a race to find the truth and right the wrongs of the past.
Editorial Reviews
Praise for The Newcomer:
One of "20 New Books You Don't Want to Miss This Spring" -- Country Living
One of "6 Beach Reads That Feel Like an Escape"--Southern Living
"One of the reigning queens of the beach reads delivers yet another summer stunner."--E!News
" A new book from Andrews means the start of beach reading season, so expect demand." --Booklist
"Mary Kay Andrews is back with this perfect-for-poolside binge-reading pick."-- Country Living
"[A] made-to-order beach read"--Tampa Bay Times
"A whimsical frolic of a whodunit"--Augusta Chronicle
"This summer's hottest read."--Westport Magazine
"A little bit romance, a little bit suspense, and everything you've come to know and love from a Mary Kay Andrews story, The Newcomer is sure to be a summer favorite!" --Suspense Magazine
"A heart-racing adventure."--Woman's World
"A fast-paced, delightful roller coaster of a ride, The Newcomer takes us from a murder scene in Manhattan to a laid-back beach town on Florida's west coast, as one brave woman tries to save her young niece's life. Filled with colorful characters, rapid-fire plot twists, a simmering romance, and Mary Kay Andrews's signature wit, the latest from the reigning queen of summer will have you flipping pages at breakneck speed as you plunge into a world so well-drawn, you'll feel the sand beneath your toes and hear the murmuring surf just outside." -- Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names
One of "20 New Books You Don't Want to Miss This Spring" -- Country Living
One of "6 Beach Reads That Feel Like an Escape"--Southern Living
"One of the reigning queens of the beach reads delivers yet another summer stunner."--E!News
" A new book from Andrews means the start of beach reading season, so expect demand." --Booklist
"Mary Kay Andrews is back with this perfect-for-poolside binge-reading pick."-- Country Living
"[A] made-to-order beach read"--Tampa Bay Times
"A whimsical frolic of a whodunit"--Augusta Chronicle
"This summer's hottest read."--Westport Magazine
"A little bit romance, a little bit suspense, and everything you've come to know and love from a Mary Kay Andrews story, The Newcomer is sure to be a summer favorite!" --Suspense Magazine
"A heart-racing adventure."--Woman's World
"A fast-paced, delightful roller coaster of a ride, The Newcomer takes us from a murder scene in Manhattan to a laid-back beach town on Florida's west coast, as one brave woman tries to save her young niece's life. Filled with colorful characters, rapid-fire plot twists, a simmering romance, and Mary Kay Andrews's signature wit, the latest from the reigning queen of summer will have you flipping pages at breakneck speed as you plunge into a world so well-drawn, you'll feel the sand beneath your toes and hear the murmuring surf just outside." -- Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names
Readers Top Reviews
Shelley Lawrencea
The Newcomer, by Mary Kay Andrews is a lovely, charming feel-good story. It’s the story of Letty Carnahan, the sister of recently deceased Tanya, who is on the run from NYC to a small town on the Gulf Coast of Florida, with her 4 year-old niece Maya, in tow. They reach the Murmuring Surf, a long-term hotel on the beach, and she discovers it’s the perfect place to hide out and where they are meant to be, she just doesn’t know why. They are welcomed by a quirky crew of elderly residents and embraced by the owner, Ava, her son, Joe, and her daughter, Isabelle. Joe, however, is a cop, and knows that Letty is hiding something, something that terrifies her. He’s determined to find out what it is, but also finds himself drawn to this caring, giving newcomer who has shown up out of nowhere. This story has it all: romance, mystery, friendship, family, a picturesque beach setting, and a cozy plot with endearing characters you want to befriend. Mary Kay Andrews creates an environment you want to move into and stay for the long haul. The rustic long-stay hotel setting, situated right along the beach, is descriptive and vivid and makes you feel as if you are there alongside the characters. This story is admittedly very long, as all of her books are, but it’s one you are satisfied to dwell in for as long as it takes. The Newcomer is a relaxing, enjoyable meandering path of a plot that is a bit slower-paced, as Southern fiction often is, but also sweetly satisfying. I was admittedly a bit confused by Letty’s persistent reticence in her romantic relationship, but all-in-all the story was a delight not to be rushed through. Mary Kay Andrews books are really a delightful niche of Southern fiction and a pleasure to read.
PamelaShelley Law
I have always loved MKA, being from her hometown and reading the stories where she gets her inspiration from feels like I’m really emerged in the story. I’ve been on a kick of listening to the audio and reading along when I can, her audio narrators for each book has been perfect. Couldn’t stop reading, finished in three days. The plot twists and turns were enough to keep me wanting to know more of Letty’s story!
Sally howardPamel
A riveting story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Quite the page turner. Intrigue and romance and a total interest grabber. Read it in one day; all 436 pages!
TinaSally howardP
This book contains all the things MKA is known for: a quirky cast of characters, a little mystery and a little romance which all together make for the perfect beach read! For me this was the perfect escape to the rainy, dreary Ohio weather.
M. MasseyTinaSall
MKA had outdone herself with The Newcomer! The characters are people I want to know. (Well, the good guys anyway.) The plot was terrific with just enough plot twists, and who doesn’t like a happily ever after ending? Thank you for a wonderfully satisfying read!
