{"product_id":"up-the-creek-a-florida-eco-mystery-paperback","title":"Up the Creek: A Florida Eco-Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShelley Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Florida marshlands, Amanda finds herself in a fight that's personal, political, and deadly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter losing her research grant, marine botanist Amanda Wright returns to her Florida hometown and takes a job at her family's eco-tour business. But the quiet marshlands she once loved are under threat from a flashy new resort and a suspicious rezoning effort on protected land. When a trusted colleague dies under mysterious circumstances, her fight for the truth becomes personal and potentially deadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs buried secrets come to light and her long-absent mother resurfaces with regrets of her own, Amanda must decide what kind of person and protector she wants to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA suspenseful, emotionally layered mystery set against a lush coastal backdrop, Up the Creek explores the fragile balance between progress and preservation, and one woman's determination to defend the place she still calls home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelley Marsh is the author of the Estate Sale Mysteries, including \u003cem\u003eDying to Live Here, More Than She Bargained For, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEverything Must Go\u003c\/em\u003e. She writes character-driven mysteries set along Florida's coast, where community ties, hidden motives, and shifting loyalties shape the story. With \u003cem\u003eUp the Creek\u003c\/em\u003e, she expands into eco-mystery, blending environmental conflict with political intrigue and emotional stakes. When she's not writing, she can often be found exploring the beaches and marshlands that inspire her fiction. She lives and writes in coastal North Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eUp the Creek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...an engaging adventure that skillfully blends environmental issues with a gripping plot. Marsh's authentic portrayal of Florida, her vivid characters, and a compelling conflict make this a must-read for nature lovers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Kathleen Donnelly, Author of the \u003cem\u003eNational Forest K-9\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eK-9 Justice\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972667998515,"sku":"9798897409143","price":30.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/6Ko1pnHBh-9798897409143.webp?v=1794430581","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/up-the-creek-a-florida-eco-mystery-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}