Catalina

Set against the sun-drenched yet shadowed shores of Catalina Island, this series navigates a world where paradise and peril sit side by side. The island’s postcard-perfect streets and harbor views mask a darker rhythm, where secrets, old grudges, and carefully hidden crimes simmer beneath the surface. Here, the calm of the ocean contrasts with the tense, unrelenting investigations that drive each story, giving readers a setting that feels alive and unpredictable.

At the heart of the narrative is Detective Sergeant Stilwell, a seasoned investigator whose posting to the island was meant to be quiet, if not exile. But quiet quickly proves elusive when bodies surface, suspicious disappearances resurface, and the layers of the island’s social and political hierarchies come into play. Stilwell’s pursuit of justice is not just a procedural grind, it’s an exploration of morality, loyalty, and the weight of choices made in a place where everyone knows everyone, yet nobody truly sees the full story.

Catalina consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.