Camino Ghosts; A Novel

#1 New York Times Bestseller – Return to Camino Island, where bookseller Bruce Cable and novelist Mercer Mann once again find trouble in paradise.

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Popular writer Mercer Mann is back on Camino Island, celebrating her beachside wedding to her longtime boyfriend, Thomas. The ceremony is officiated by none other than Bruce Cable, the charismatic owner of Bay Books. But after the vows are exchanged, Bruce reveals he’s stumbled upon an incredible story—one that could become Mercer’s next novel.

The story centers on Dark Isle, a remote barrier island off Florida’s coast, originally settled by freed slaves 300 years ago. Their descendants lived there until 1955, when the last remaining resident, Lovely Jackson, was forced to leave. Now elderly, Lovely cherishes her island’s rich history. But her ancestral home is under threat—Tidal Breeze, a powerful corporate developer, is planning to turn it into a lavish resort and casino.

Determined to help, Mercer allies with Lovely in a battle against corporate greed, high-powered lawyers, and influential Florida politicians. Yet Lovely holds a secret that could change everything—the island is cursed. For nearly a century, Dark Isle has remained untouched, and not without reason. As past and present collide, the fight for Dark Isle’s future will shake both the island and Camino Island itself.

Discover John Grisham’s thrilling Camino series:
📚 Camino Island
📚 Camino Winds
📚 Camino Ghosts