Hello, and welcome to a new Sunbury Press Book Spotlight. If you’ve been following my blog, you that Sunbury Press is a traditional publisher located in my area. Twice a month, I’ll be highlighting their authors with book spotlights. Each selection has been chosen to appeal to the reading taste of my followers. You’ll find mostly mysteries, suspense, thrillers, and supernatural stories. Today, I’m welcoming Sharon Marchisello, with her mystery novel, Secrets of the Galapagos. I hope you’ll drop her a line and make her feel welcome!
Book Description:
Shattered by a broken engagement and a business venture derailed by Jerome Haddad, her unscrupulous partner, Giovanna Rogers goes on a luxury Galapagos cruise with her grandmother to decompress.
At least that’s what her grandmother thinks.
Giovanna is determined to make Jerome pay for what he’s done, and she has a tip he’s headed for the Galapagos.
While snorkeling in Gardner Bay off the coast of Española Island, Giovanna and another cruise passenger, tortoise researcher Laurel Pardo, both become separated from the group and Laurel is left behind. No one on the ship will acknowledge Laurel is missing, and Giovanna suspects a cover-up.
When the police come on board to investigate a death, Giovanna is sure the victim is Laurel. She’s anxious to give her testimony to the attractive local detective assigned to the case. Instead, she learns someone else is dead, and she’s a person of interest.
Resolved to keep searching for Laurel and make sense of her disappearance, Giovanna finds that several people on board the cruise ship have reasons to want Laurel gone. One is a scam involving Tio Armando, the famous Galapagos giant tortoise and a major tourist attraction in the archipelago. And Jerome Haddad has a hand in it. Thinking she’s the cat in this game, Giovanna gets too involved and becomes the mouse, putting her life in jeopardy. But if she doesn’t stop him, Jerome will go on to ruin others.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Sharon Marchisello is the author of two mysteries published by Sunbury Press: Going Home (2014) and Secrets of the Galapagos (2019). Her other publications include travel articles, corporate training manuals, short stories, book reviews, a blog, and a nonfiction book about personal finance, Live Well, Grow Wealth. She earned a Masters in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California and is an active member of Sisters in Crime. Retired from a 27-year career with Delta Air Lines, she now lives in Peachtree City and does volunteer work for the Fayette Humane Society.
Given Sharon’s background with Delta Airlines, it doesn’t surprise me she’s chosen to write about such an exotic and intriguing locale, not to mention the famed giant Galapagos tortoise. The blend of intrigue and mystery in this one sounds quite compelling. Sharon will be popping in to say hello, so be sure to drop her a comment and share your thoughts about her release. As always, thanks for visiting, and please click the sharing buttons to help spread the news about Secrets of the Galapagos.
Thanks so much for featuring my book on your blog this week!
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Hi, Sharon. I am delighted to host you today and feature Secrets of the Galapagos! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Sharon Marchisello and commented:
Thank you to Mae Clair for featuring me on her blog this week!
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Thank you for reblogging, Sharon!
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This sounds interesting and I like the setting!
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Thanks; I hope you’ll check it out. Since it’s hard to travel during the pandemic, we can do it vicariously through reading.
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I love that thought, Sharon 🙂
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The setting really grabbed me too, Kim.
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I love the set up! I’m already wanting to know who the victim is and why Giovanna is a suspect.
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Thanks; I hope you’ll check it out and satisfy your curiosity.
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It’s great when a blurb grabs a reader like that and piques curiosity!
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Excellent book and I enjoyed very much.. lovely spotlight Sharon.. thanks Mae… xx
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Thanks, Sally!
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Wonderful! Thanks for sharing here today, Sally. Those testaments from other readers are always a great plus on book spotlights!
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Great spotlight, Sharon. Best of luck with everything! I love a good mystery and will have to take a look at this one 🙂
Mae, thanks for sharing 🙂
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Fantastic, Harmony. And like you, I’m a fan of mysteries.
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Thanks for your kind words, Harmony, and I hope you check it out!
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Interesting concept. Congratulations, Sharon, and best of luck. Thanks for hosting, Mae.
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My pleasure, Joan. Thanks for visiting to check out Sharon’s release!
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Thank you for your kind words!
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This sounds like a fantastic book with a compelling story, wonderful cover and a beautiful location! Thank you for sharing here, Mae!
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Thanks for your kind words, Annika!
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My pleasure, Sharon!
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I know Sharon will enjoy knowing she’s captured your interest. Thanks for visiting to cheer her on, Annika!
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Loved learning about her book and its now on my list of books to read! 😀
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Fantastic!!
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Thanks, Mae. Sounds like a good one.
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Thanks for visiting, John!
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What a clever concept. And a fascinating setting, too. Wishing Sharon all the best with her release.
Thanks for hosting, Mae.
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Thanks so much, Staci!
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I love the exotic setting 🙂
Many thanks for visiting to cheer on Sharon with her release, Staci!
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Oh, I love the setting and that book cover is beautiful 😍. This sounds like an excellent mystery! Thank you for sharing it ❤️
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Thanks, Tessa!
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My pleasure, Tessa. I’m glad you dropped by to check out Sharon’s release!
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So nice to see you here, Sharon! I’m intrigued by Secrets of the Galapagos. Such an exotic setting for a mystery.
Thanks for hosting her, Mae!
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Thanks, Sue. I hope you’ll check it out if you get a chance.
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I appreciate you dropping by, Sue. Thanks so much for visiting and helping Sharon celebrate with her book!
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This book looks so good. Those giant Galapagos turtles. Such memories.
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Thanks, Jacqui. Please check it out if you get a chance!
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I would love to see one of those turtles. Have you been so fortunate, Jacqui?
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A missing person and a shady scam artist…and a great location. Sounds like a winner. Good luck with the book! A fun choice for us, Mae!
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Thanks so much, Judi. Hope you check it out!
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I’m glad you think so, Judi. It does sound like Sharon has come up with a winning combination!
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This sounds like the perfect combination of characters and events for a compelling story! Thank you for sharing, Mae, and best wishes to Sharon!
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Thanks, Jan!
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Jan, I’m so glad you dropped by to cheer on Sharon. Many thanks for visiting!
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I have this book waiting for me on my Kindle:) The setting really sold me.
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So great to hear! Please let me know what you think, and if you like it, please tell your reader friends.
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That’s fantastic, Denise. I know Sharon will be delighted to hear that. Happy reading!
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I always share my good reads and look forward to this;)
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That’s fantastic, Denise. Thank you!
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Secrets… they always pull in the readers! The title of this book promises a lot! Thanks for sharing Mae. Wishing Sharon all the best.
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Thanks for the good wishes!
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Thanks, Balroop. I’m so glad you dropped by to check it out!
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Like most everyone else, I’m loving the setting of this one. Best wishes to Sharon!
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The setting really seems to be resonating with everyone.
Thanks for visiting, Teri!
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Thanks, Teri! It was a fun book to write, as I got to relive my trip to the Galapagos.
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Love the setting. All the best to Sharon.
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Thanks for visiting to check out the post, Craig!
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Thanks, Craig!
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Hi Mae, I really enjoyed this book of Sharon’s. It’s great to see it featured here.
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Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it!
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That’s wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for sharing, Robbie!
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A wonderful locale for the story. The story sounds like a fun one. A great feature, Mae, and congrats to Sharon.
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Thanks for your interest. I hope you get a chance to check it out!
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Hi, Diana. I’m so glad you popped in to check out Sharon’s release. Many thanks for visiting today!
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Oh wow. I mean, you can’t beat that setting!
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I know, right? I would love to be there, LOL.
Thanks, Betsy!
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It was fun to visit for research!
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Oooh, interesting, and what a fabulous setting!
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Thanks, Flossie. It was a wonderful place to visit.
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I agree, Flossie. Thanks so much for visiting to check out Sharon’s release!
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