A Bitter Tide Novel

Maker of Widows

Book Seven: The Circus Salmagundi Mysteries

A simmering feud between squabbling neighbours takes a dark turn when one man is discovered, dead on a remote beach. When the Circus Salmagundi sails into the logging hub of Rock Bay, north of Campbell River, Rose the Tattooed Lady finds a community gripped in fear of the elusive sasquatch.

Rumours and theories spiral out of control, but while speculation runs rampant, pragmatic Rose suspects another explanation. An accident? A bitter rivalry rooted in the Great War? Or the actions of the dead man’s widow, who speaks no English and holds secrets of her own?

With only a few days to untangle a web of lies, heartbreak, and forgery, Rose must rely on new friends and trusted companions to expose the crime, outwit the killer, and unmask the Maker of Widows.

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Praise for Kim Bannerman's Novels
"…a tattooed circus lady with Sherlock Holmes vibes had me delightfully surprised! I loved that [Rose] is older, not traditionally attractive due to her wealth of scars, and had a past that caused her small flashbacks and emotional turmoil in her current day.

– Tiffany, Bergamot Book Reviews

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