Praise for Book 1 Secrets in the Water memorable characters a captivating setting and a story that the reader can care about I cant wait to revisit Meredith Island on the next outing for this excellent new seriesMary Jane Maffini Awardwinning author of the Camilla MacPhee and the Charlotte Adams mysteriesThe only thing more enchanting than the setting of the Welsh Island of Meredith is the prosaic style of Alice Fitzpatrick She writes with charm dashed with a healthy dose of dark undercurrents Secrets In The Water has the cleverness of a traditional mystery wrapped in a warm blanketIts the perfect book to read in front of a fireplace on a cold nightErik DSouza author of the Suzanne Rickson Mystery Series and Social Media Director amp Webinar Coordinator for Crime Writers CanadaIf you like a well wrought complex plot with lots of twists and turns a lovely Welsh setting attractive and believable characters an interesting psychological depth this is the book for youMaureen Jennings Author of the Murdoch Mysteries and The Paradise Cafe MysteriesTroubled currents beneath the waves off this quiet Welsh island dredge up family secrets that challenge even the keenly intelligent Kate Galway The graceful prose and clever plotting gift readers with an evocative and deeply satisfying story Barbara Kyle author of The Deadly TradeAlice Fitzpatricks paints a vivid picture of a small island community of farmers fishers and cooks who take pride in their selfsufficiency A place of trust where people have known each other all their lives where no one ever locks their doors Where privacy is always respected and secrets are kept for years Merrilee Robson