Murder, Mayhem, and Marinas...
Dive into the Sailing Mystery Series by Julia Shovein—where saltwater meets suspense, and secrets are buried deeper than the ocean floor.
The series follows Georgiana Quilter, a professional oboist turned reluctant female sleuth, who’s forced to rebuild her life aboard a sailboat. Each book brings a gripping mystery, unforgettable characters, and real-life sailing insights from Julia’s own adventures.
Book 1: Murder on the Squid Row Run – Murder strikes during an international sailing rally.
A glamorous gig gone wrong. A celebrity fake boyfriend. A rally turned deadly.
Georgiana Quilter’s life takes a sharp turn when she agrees to pose as a celebrity’s girlfriend during the Squid Row Run—a sailing rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. But when a body turns up and a child vanishes, Georgiana dives into a world of danger, romance, and deception.
“…action packed with a pitch-perfect ear for all the craziness of an international sailing rally.”
— Cap’n Fatty Goodlander, Cruising World
Book 2: A Disappearance at the Marina – A missing widow, a deadly neighbor, and a lawsuit from the dead.
Georgiana Quilter is rebuilding her life after losing her music career—and solving murders might just be her new calling.
When she’s hired to track down a widow for a marina contract, she uncovers a chilling mystery linked to a neighbor’s murder. With the help of her detective friends and a former flame, Georgiana must face threats, uncover secrets, and solve the disappearance before it’s too late.
“…like your murders mixed with a dash of salt water and sprinkled with wit? Then you’re in luck.”
— Cap’n Fatty Goodlander, Cruising World
Book 3: An Undetermined Cause of Death – A rock band, a strangled body, and secrets that lead to near-fatal consequences.
Back on her boat and rebuilding her life, Georgiana Quilter is drawn into a chilling new case when a marina neighbor asks her to investigate his brother’s death.
From jealous musicians to hidden jewels and buried truths, Georgiana must navigate personal loss, rekindled romance, and a killer who’s closer than she thinks.
“…refill the gimbaled kerosene cabin lamps—you’ll be burning the midnight oil with this one.”
— Cap’n Fatty Goodlander, Cruising World