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The Washashore: A Seaside Mystery Thriller
Hardcover
Series: Silas Lopez Mystery, Book 1
Publisher: Slack Tide Press
Published: Apr 7 2026
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A thoroughly entertaining and suspenseful debut, from a writer to watch. The Washashore has action, terrific dialogue, and a charming cast of characters that will keep you hooked on this promising new series. -William Landay, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob
A quiet but engrossing...crime thriller with vibrant details and memorable characters.... Mirabile's prose is clean and clear and lovingly paints an eclectic, vibrant community. -Kirkus Reviews
A dead man. A quiet beach town. A truth nobody wants unearthed.
A fatal late-night hit-and-run shatters the quiet of Provincetown, drawing interim police chief Silas Lopez into a case that appears straightforward-until the cracks begin to show. In a town where secrets wash ashore with every tide, nothing is ever as it seems.
From windswept dunes and secretive cranberry farms to the gritty docks of New Bedford, Silas chases a trail of shifting lies-missing trucks, grainy night-vision photos, and a maze of half-truths-each step pulling him deeper into a game no one wants him to play. The deeper he digs, the more formidable the forces that rise to stop him.
But Silas isn't one to back down. A fifteenth-generation ranch hand turned plain-spoken cop, he's fueled by grit, instinct, and a stubborn streak that won't quit. With a young department still finding its footing and a growing bond with fiery social worker Wren Bradford, Silas presses on as the tide of danger rises around them.
What begins as a tragic accident investigation unravels into something far darker and more dangerous, forcing Silas to confront a threat that could cost him everything he holds dear.
Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Archer Mayor, and William Kent Krueger, this first Silas Lopez Mystery blends small-town intrigue, windswept coast beauty, criminal noir, and relentless suspense into a gripping debut that will keep fans of mystery series turning pages long into the night.
A main character with guts and heart, a warm love story-a smart, satisfying mystery read. -Cheryl Richardson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A gripping, addictive page turner. Atmospheric, character-driven, and relentlessly suspenseful. -Mary J. Cronin, international best-selling author, entrepreneur & podcaster
[A] clash of iconic American imagery perfectly launches the [Silas] Lopez series, and Mirabile's debut mystery...establishes the detective as stoic, principled, and carrying the kind of damage that surfaces at inconvenient moments.... Mirabile's pacing is patient and relentless... -BookLife by Publishers Weekly
...a thoughtful, well-paced mystery that leans just as much on character and atmosphere as it does on plot. If you enjoy mysteries that are a little more reflective, with a strong sense of place and a detective who actually thinks things through, this is definitely one worth picking up. -Seattle Book Review
Mirabile's portrayal of Provincetown is textured and atmospheric, grounding the mystery in a vividly drawn community. Readers who enjoy character-driven crime fiction with a strong sense of place and careful attention to investigative detail will find much to appreciate in The Washashore. -Readers' Favorite
Good crime writing should draw you right in, and...The Washashore...does just that, serving up a solid police procedural with some subtle coastal noir touches. -Reader Views
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