This fourth book in the series is as good as the second and third entries.Seychelle is drawn into investigating the drowning of a friend who is a world-class windsurfer after the man’s wife insists his death was no accident. She’s also dealing with the reappearance of childhood friend, a fear her lover is a little too interested in best friend, and increasing competition from big companies in the towing business.Kling tells a straightforward tale with enough twists and misdirection to keep the reader guessing who the guilty party is.A big event from Seychelle’s past comes out in this book. While it fits well with one of the subplots, it was never hinted at in earlier entries, which made it seem a tad too contrived, as if Kling added it here just to increase the tension.This novel ended on a note that could signal big changes ahead for Seychelle. I hope Kling brings her back so readers can see if they happen.
Christine Kling is quickly becoming one of my favorite new writers. Wrecker's Key is another great mystery/adventure in a series of novels. Kling's writing is vivid and expressive, and brings a nearly theatrical vision of the action to the reader's mind. Her main characters are dynamic, and her secondary characters are drawn well enough to provide excellent misdirection throughout the plot. And on top of that, the stories are just plain GOOD! I rated the book 3 stars only because I'm very stingy with my 4s. But I don't think you could go wrong choosing any of Kling's books.
#4 in the Seychelle Sullivan series. Seychelle is the operator of a marine towing business co-owned by her likewise island-named siblings. The business is not very lucrative but Seychelle is attracted to it.Seychelle Sullivan is in Key West to tow a yacht grounded by an old friend. The friend claims his GPS malfunctioned and he suspected sabotage. The friend dies under mysterious circumstances leaving a very pregnant wife. The yacht owner is a letch, the salvor may be a pirate, and it seems that there are more unexplained accidents, Sey is tempted to sell out of her towing business.
—Ed
From the first page to the last, it's everything I've come to expect from a Christine Kling novel, and I loved every bit of it. In Wrecker's Key, protagonist Seychelle Sullivan has to face some serious personal issues about how she treated a friend when they were both kids in the neighborhood. Add to that, some serious challenges in the economy of her boat salvage industry, and challenges in her relationship with her Samoan hunk, BJ. Hang on to your life preserver because Seychelle has her hands full all the way to the end.
—LLona Cunningham
