A gripping and atmospheric cozy mystery where isolation, secrets, and suspicion turn a private island into the perfect stage for murder.
 
When retired journalist Henrietta O’Dwyer Collins — known to all as Henrie O — receives a desperate letter from her former publisher, she reluctantly agrees to visit his remote private island off the South Carolina coast. The powerful and wealthy Chase Prescott fears someone is trying to kill him, and as a storm closes in, Henrie O soon realizes he’s right. Trapped on the island with a group of suspects — each with motive and means — she must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
 
In Dead Man’s Island, Carolyn Hart introduces readers to the unforgettable Henrie O — a sharp, sophisticated sleuth with a journalist’s instincts and a fierce sense of justice. What begins as a quiet reunion between old acquaintances quickly becomes a deadly game of secrets and lies. As Henrie O investigates, she discovers that every guest on the island is hiding something — and that the past is as dangerous as the storm raging outside.
 
With its Gothic atmosphere, locked-room tension, and intelligent heroine, Dead Man’s Island stands out as one of Carolyn Hart’s most compelling mysteries. A perfect blend of suspense, elegance, and insight, it’s the start of a series that proves cozy fiction can be both thoughtful and thrilling.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Classic “locked island” mystery with a modern, emotional edge.
Features Henrie O — a witty, worldly, and intelligent amateur sleuth.
Combines atmosphere, suspense, and clever plotting.
Perfect balance of mystery and human drama.
The first novel in Carolyn Hart’s acclaimed Henrie O Mystery series.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark.
Readers who enjoy isolated-setting mysteries with psychological depth.
Cozy collectors looking for intelligent, character-driven whodunits.
Book clubs seeking atmospheric, discussion-worthy mysteries.
 
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Set Sail for Murder by Carolyn Hart — elegant suspense aboard a luxury cruise.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie — the classic island mystery that inspired them all.