Take a little bit of mystery, add a little bit of sensual romance, and a lot of breezy and laid back Jamaican atmosphere, and you have THE GOAT WOMAN OF LARGO BAY, a charming new book from author Gillian Royes.

Featuring Shadrack Myers, a bartender who has the eyes and ears of the tiny community of Largo Bay, and who fancies himself to be something of an amateur detective, this tale is the first in what promises to be an interesting series of mysteries set in the romantic and sometimes seedy island life of Jamaica.

In this story, Shadrack is working with his boss Eric as they try to rebuild business after a devastating hurricane destroyed the resort hotel Eric owned, and separated the land on which the hotel set from the mainland. When one day Shad spots an unusual figure over on the island, he thinks a goat has managed to wander over to take up residence. But when the "goat" turns out to be a woman who is seeking a bit of peace and anonymity, there the mystery begins. Who is she, why is she there, and why is she the subject of so much interest from some really bad guys? As Shad and Eric try to figure out what's going on, the intrigue and dangerous aspects to the events surrounding the mysterious woman threaten to affect their own lives.

Author Gillian Royes, who was born in Jamaica, captures the exotic feel of the islands with this debut mystery. With a cast of personable characters that are warm and inviting, and the tropical setting of a mysterious and wondrous place that captivates so many, this series is sure to become sought-after by mystery and fiction fans alike.