The Secrets of Second Beach

A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller, Book 11

De: D.D. Black

Narrado por: Joe Hempel

She lived life online, her final post a cry for help. But the mists of Second Beach answered only with silence.

When the body of a beloved social media star washes up on the rocky shores of Second Beach, panic spreads through the surrounding coastal community. What was once a peaceful haven is now shrouded in fear, and the locals demand answers.

But what begins as a tragic mystery quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Beneath the surface of Washington’s sleepy beach towns lies a hidden underworld—a secretive criminal syndicate that has operated in the shadows for years.

Are they involved? Or is something even darker lurking in the mist?

As Detective Thomas Austin uncovers secret after long-buried secret, he discovers a chilling truth that’s been hiding in plain sight for decades. And the deeper Austin digs, the closer he comes to a devastating revelation that could rock the entire Pacific Northwest.

Series List (can be listened to in any order):
Book 1: The Bones at Point No Point
Book 2: The Shadows of Pike Place
Book 3: The Fallen of Foulweather Bluff
Book 4: The Horror at Murden Cove
Book 5: The Terror in the Emerald City
Book 6: The Drowning at Dyes Inlet
Book 7: The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach
Book 8: The Silence at Mystery Bay
Book 9: The Darkness at Deception Pass
Book 10: The Vanishing at Opal Creek
Book 11: The Secrets of Second Beach

©2025 D.D. Black (P)2025 D.D. Black

Love the characters

Kept me on my toes, always a surprise waiting around the corner ! Characters engaging! Can't wait for the next adventure.

I was Looking for Lighter Mysteries

Suspense filled mysteries without the blood-soaking works for me. Will probably read more in the series.

Austin gets in over his head and makes some big decisions

The action and trouble Austin gets into trying to solve the case may change his life. He has some hard decisions to make about his future.
This was one of the best books of the series.

The twist at the end

I enjoyed the entire series. I lived in the Washington area for a total of 6 years so I could visualize many of the locations in each of the 11 stories. I look forward to a future ones.