Blood in the Water

De: Tiffany D. Jackson

Narrado por: Keylor Leigh

This summer, beware of sharks...

Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with a can't-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha's Vineyard.

Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly.

Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable—murder?

Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation leads her to uncover shocking secrets that could change her own life as she knows it... if she survives.

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this heart-pounding mystery packed with twists and turns that will keep listeners guessing until the end.

©2025 Tiffany D. Jackson (P)2025 Scholastic Audio Books

Tiffany D. Jackson Never Misses!

This was amazing, such a great story and a nice lesson about the history of Martha’s Vineyard.

“A Summer Mystery with Real Depth”

Blood in the Water is a sharp, gripping summer mystery that blends suspense with real heart. Tiffany D. Jackson crafts a story that’s fast-paced yet thoughtful, tackling themes of race, class, and family while keeping you guessing until the end. Kaylani is a bold, believable heroine you can’t help but root for. This isn’t just a mystery—it’s a must-read.

Great mystery

I enjoyed this book so much! There were times I experienced shock, anger and laughter. It wasn’t as heavy as previous reads but it definitely packed a punch with many underlying lessons throughout the book.

Plot twist 10/10

The story telling in such a short time frame was amazing! Definitely will read more into your catalog

This was amazing

I love the story, the characters and the ending was incredible. Loved every minute of this.

Definitely worth it!

I am highly impressed with this text. I enjoyed the narration,the plot, and the character development. I am looking forward to reading more texts by this author, and I have purchased hard copies for my children. This was truly a great read for young adults, older adults… anyone interested in a quality mystery.

she doesn't miss

Though this story featured characters on the younger spectrum of YA. The history around The Bluffs, the depiction of classism, and the explanation of how elitism has been used to take advantage of the system for years are very prevalent in this book. The mystery of the death of a boy from an affluent family leaves you guessing til the end.

Great read

Loved it so much. I was hooked and couldn’t stop listening until the end. Thank you a wonderful story

An entertaining, quick listen

Not my favorite Tiffany D. Jackson book, but it was an enjoyable, entertaining, and quick listen/read. It was worth the purchase. I would recommend this book.

Great story

All ages groups would enjoy! I do wish the author would have extended the ending a bit.