All That Glitters Isn't Old by Gabby Allan

Available July 25, 2023

Rated 5 stars

Whitney Dagner has settled in to her new home and career on Catalina Island when murder strikes again! Goldy's old boyfriend from her youth returns and when his young love falls to his death from the catwalk at the local theater. Was it an accident? Or murder?

There's so much going on in this book! Goldy's old boyfriend Darren is back in town, thugs are taking over Catalina Island, there's a litterer leaving crates on the beach, and Whitney is making friends with a super-intelligent octopus.

This is a really fun series. I love the island setting and I love how Whit's shop and her family situation gives her the flexibility to run around investigating. I must also admit some bias. A few years ago I attended a virtual author event where Gabby Allen talked about the first book in this series. She was really nice and had a great sense of humor and seemed like someone who would be a lot of fun to hang out with. That's how I first got started with this series and I definitely plan to continue!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.