A Massive Thank You to the Author, the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book prior to its release date.

When I requested this book, I did not know that it was book three in the series. I need to go back and read the other books only because I felt as though I needed to know some things like the backstory of Andi, Harry, and Vega. When a body comes uncovered at first, it is thought to be from the past, yet as the case starts getting looked into, it seems that it is more than that. While that is being looked into, a husband and wife are shot, and it seems like the cases will be linked, but how? It shows that things in a small town will not go uncovered; it just takes time. As Andi and Inspector Vega start getting closer and closer to the truth, they will find themselves in the crossfire of the one who wants to keep what was done a secret. There was a bit of confusion going on as we would jump around, but nothing too bad. I did love the setting of the town Coffin Cove, and I love the name. I would totally live in a place called that.

Journalist and sleuth Andi Silvers has got plenty to get her teeth into in Hope Island, the third installment of Jackie Elliott’s crime series set on the Vancouver coast.

Coffin Cove has, at long last, started to feel like home for Andi Silvers. Her job at the local paper is going well, she’s in a relationship and is living with her boyfriend Harry’s sister, Hephzibah. Having recently found herself plunged into two criminal investigations, Andi is looking forward to some peace and quiet. But she should know by now that life in Coffin Cove can be full of surprises and you never know just what – or who – is around the corner…

The discovery of human remains on remote Hope Island sends shockwaves reverberating all around Coffin Cove and with good reason as this discovery puts a spoke in the wheels of a new development – not to mention the fact that the only person living on the island is Joshua Moore who has lived in isolation for years. What is his connection to the remains that have been discovered? Can he help shed light on this mystery? One thing is for certain – there is certainly more to Hope Island and Joshua than meets the eye.

Meanwhile, a gas station owner is shot dead in cold blood on the west coast. Andi goes to cover the story and gets the shock of her life when she discovers that her estranged father is back and he left his business card with the victim of the shooting. What is her father up to? What does he want? And could he possibly be linked to the shooting?

Try as she meet, Andi cannot resist doing some sleuthing of her own. Can she solve these mysteries? Or has she come up against two cases that will leave her completely baffled?

Jackie Elliott’s Hope Island is another gripping mystery that will leave readers guessing until the very last page. Hope Island is an entertaining thriller about small town life, simmering tensions, dangerous secrets and old ghosts that kept me on tenterhooks eager to find out just what was going to happen next.

Tenacious Andi and the cast of characters that people this riveting tale of danger and suspense come instantly to life and will delight readers with their eccentricities, quirks and foibles.

Perfect for Louise Penny fans, Hope Island is a terrific Canadian whodunnit from Jackie Elliott.

‘Hope Island’ is the third instalment of the ‘Coffin Cove’ mystery series. I read, loved and reviewed the first two books in the series and so when I heard that Jackie was due to release another book in the series I knew that I had to read it at the earliest opportunity. Well ladies and gents the wait is over because ‘Hope Island’ was released on 7th April 2022. It’s another corker of a read and then some. I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Hope Island’ but more about that in a bit.
As with Jackie’s other books I was drawn to this book by the eye catching cover and synopsis alone and the story within the book’s covers sealed the deal as it were. As soon as I started to read the book itself, I knew that I was going to enjoy reading ‘Hope Island’ and that reading it would prove to be rather addictive. I liked the character of Andi Silvers and in fact she began to feel more like a friend than a character in a book. I had to keep reading to see if she managed to survive to the end of the story and whether or not she managed to solve the mystery. I became so wrapped up in the story that I lost all track of time and just how quickly I was getting through the book. All too quickly I reached the end of ‘Hope Island’ and I had to say goodbye to Andi and to Coffin Cove. I found ‘Hope Island’ to be a gripping and dramatic read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat.
‘Hope Island’ is extremely well written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Jackie Elliott. She certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a compelling read. Jackie has one of those easy going writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. For me the story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly swift pace throughout. I love the very vivid and realistic way in which Jackie has written this story. She describes the characters, the places and the mystery so vividly that I felt as though I was part of the story and at the heart of the action. ‘Hope Island’ was an unpredictable and at times scary story with several twists and turns along the way.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Hope Island’ and I would recommend it to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Jackie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

Set in the remote communities of Western Canada where tensions still exist between the indigenous native community and their more recent neighbours. Recent violent murders overshadow the community, and the aftermath is felt by many. This is not the first book in the series, and although it stands alone as a story, it would probably be helpful to read the books in the order they were written. The prologue introduces one angle of the plot and some of the characters and as the story unfolds, it reveals further angles, more characters. and their connections across communities and time. I recommend you read this book at one sitting, otherwise it can be difficult to keep all the pieces of the plot in mind.

HOPE ISLAND by Jackie Elliott.
Coffin Cove Mysteries Book 3.
Andrea “Andi” Silvers is starting to feel like this tiny fishing village of Coffin Cove, on the Vancouver coast, just might be home. She’s living with Hephzibah and sort of dating Harry. Her job at the Gazette is going well. Things are looking up. Then the body of a young woman is found on nearby Hope Island, where Hephzibah and Harry’s mother moved to when they were children. 
A good read with good characters. Slow but readable. 3*.

This was my first book by Jackie Elliott and I wanted to like it more than I did. I found the number of characters and various locations where murders occurred quite difficult to follow. Different crime scenes and groups of characters were at each locale. Eventually there's a connection, but it took too long to get to it. I really would've enjoyed the book way more if it had focused on Andi, her father, Hezbollah, Harry, etc. Having said that this is the third book in a series and this was the first book I read in the series. That could make a difference. I really enjoyed the last few chapters of the book and the ending was good.

I'd like to thank Net Galley and Joffe Books for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Hope Island.

This is the third in Jackie Elliot's mystery series set in the aptly named village of Coffin Cove (how can you not have murders here?) on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Featuring Andrea 'Andi' Silvers, a protagonist whose character is being well developed by the author, she is a journalist, her job is going well, and she is beginning to think and feel that this wonderfully atmospheric location as home. In this intense, fast paced crime read, the dead body of a woman is discovered during a development on Hope Island, Andi is curious about her identity and will not stop until she finds out what happened. Inspector Andrew Vega is vacationing in the frozen Yukon and gets involved in a double shooting investigation, with a victim with links to Coffin Cove. There are connections as the investigations get underway. An entertaining and intriguing addition to this terrify series. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.

This was an addictive and fast paced page-turner that kept me gripped right from the start. Recommended for fans of thrillers and mysteries.

Discover a web of murder and mystery laced with humour and a thread of romance in this fast-paced whodunnit set on the gorgeous coast of Western Canada. Its well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Reporter Andi Silvers has been living in Coffin Cove on Vancouver Island for three years now, working under Jim Peters at the Coffin Cove Gazette. Recently the town saw four murders, something which Andi was involved in solving, and this has hit the fortunes of the town hard. Despite resentment from some of the locals, Mayor Jade Thompson has been trying to boost the flagging economy, first with the redevelopment of the old fish plant into apartments, a museum and boutique stores, and now making a deal with Chief George of the Three Cedars First Nation to turn Hope Island, once home to the women’s commune where Hephzibah grew up with her mother, into a cultural and historic venue. Unfortunately work has stopped due to the demolition crew finding old bones under the caretaker’s cottage at the site of the derelict lighthouse. They could be part of an ancient burial ground or something more recent and sinister, and have been handed over to the coroner. Before Andi can visit the island, Jim sends her off to report on the shooting of a petrol station cashier on the West Coast, and up in the Yukon mining gold, Virgil Bell, sister of Coffin Cove’s Clara Bell that readers of the series will be familiar with already, makes plans to right a wrong from his past. Also in the Yukon on holiday after his suspension is Inspector Andrew Vega who finds himself caught up in a case of murder and attempted murder and offers his help. Another killing in Coffin Cove sees Andi hot on the trail but how many more buried secrets can this unfortunate town cope with as all these cases start to converge? Oh, and just who is the new reporter in town?
As in the first two stories, there are lots of characters involved and I would suggest reading these books in order to get to know everyone and the history involved during Andi’s time in Coffin Cove. It was certainly nice to see many of the regulars back again. The author sets a great pace throughout the story as lots of history is revealed in this insular and often bigoted little town and many great suspicious characters, all with their own stories to tell, gradually get brought together to lead to a shocking and explosive ending. This really has become a super series and I can’t wait to read more! 5*

This is the third novel I have read in this series taking place on Vancouver Island. This mystery is a little more involved in that we are also taken to the Yukon and murders there. Those murders do relate to what happened in Coffin Cove years ago and is happening today. The connection is slow in coming, as is the identity of the long dead person recently uncovered. We do get a very real sense of how hard it is to investigate a murder and identify the culprit. I like how Andi, Harry, and others in Coffin Cove pursue answers in a somewhat unorganized but effective way.

The plot is a good exploration of past actions, things done in the passion of youth, and how those actions have consequences into the present day. Those consequences can be deadly when the historical deed was done by someone of current power and influence.

I was pleasantly surprised at the introduction of Andi's father into the narrative. I look forward to seeing how he and Andi relate in future novels. I do like this series and will be looking for the next one.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

Human remains are found on a local island during building demolition, they turn out to be some decades old. Andi is the local investigative journalist and finds old secrets arising when she starts investigating - many not pleasant. The island was home to a refuge for abused women, it is also owned by First Nation people who, themselves, suffered greatly in the past, and in the present to a degree. There are plenty of lies and deceit to challenge Andi until the final overly gory climax. Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Boy did I enjoy this book!!!!
What a wonderful crime mystery set in a tiny fishing village of Coffin Cove, on the Vancouver coast!
The mystery is well written, the characters are realistic and likable.
The Canadian scene is simply superb.... I want to go there and visit!!!!
Pure joy to read, very well done, looking forward to the next book!

Who doesn’t love a good whodunnit? This book will keep you up all night because you won’t be able to put it down. Great storyline. This is book 3 of the series. You won’t regret reading it.

Coffin Cove is a dangerous place to live (or die!) and now Jackie Elliott expands her landscape to the freezing Yukon. It is a fitting backdrop to a dark and sometimes chilling plot. I love the way the author manages to bring together such a large cast of characters from the two previous novels in the series. The story is full of complex twists and turns, building tension skilfully for an explosive denouement.

Overall a well written, police procedural style mystery. Although this is part of a series, it read quite nicely as a stand alone. The characters were likable, although it was a tad difficult to keep up with them at times. I’d definitely check out the previous books in this series & more by this author.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Joffe Books for an advance copy of Hope Island, the third novel to feature journalist Andi Silvers set in the town of Coffin Cove on Vancouver Island.

A development on Hope Island off Coffin Cove uncovers the body of a young woman. Andi is determined to discover her identity and what happened to her. In the meantime Inspector Andrew Vega is on holiday in the Yukon when he gets roped into helping on a double shooting enquiry. Things get intriguing when it is established that one of the victims grew up in Coffin Cove.

I thoroughly enjoyed Hope Island, which is a fast paced murder investigation with likeable characters. The author has a scattergun approach to her narrative with an ever changing point of view as she jumps back and forth between characters and plot lines. Normally this style drives me mad and loses my attention rapidly, but the hints in the blurb that it’s all connected got me intrigued and then the story took over. It’s non stop action with developments at every turn and it had me hooked. Some of it is guessable, but much of it isn’t. I wasn’t overly convinced by the motive and the manoeuvrings to keep it secret, but so what, when it’s entertaining?

I have read all the novels in the series, so the characters are becoming old friends. The novel is all about Andi Silvers and her excellent reporting in a small backwater that is quickly becoming the crime capital of British Columbia. She’s smart and capable with an appealing amount of self doubt that makes her relatable. I marvel at the change in her in three novels and look forward to seeing what the future will bring her.

Hope Island is a good read that I can recommend.

Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, mystery, and a good who done it! The storyline was Interesting and flowed nicely! I will recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I couldn't fully get into this book as much as I would have liked to. I think due to coming in on book 3 of the series, left me without critical information to fully under the main character. The switching between characters and locations did get a bit confusing as well. I did like the plot of the book though, but I think it got lost in the confusion for me.