Beach Club Bloodshed

A Summer Jenkins Mystery

When Summer Jenkins finds a dead body at her Big Island beach club, her best friend becomes the prime suspect and goes missing. Now Summer's racing against time to clear Lani's name while dodging Yakuza bosses, Russian oligarchs, and Detective Cole Peterson—who's equal parts helpful and distracting.


This tropical mystery has all the twists you crave with a Hawaiian backdrop you'll never want to leave.


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Reviews

Beach Club Bloodshed gave me the same lighthearted yet thrilling feeling I get from Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. I was hooked from the start and quickly became invested in the characters.


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Haley, Amazon Review

The Hawaiian setting really pulls you in—it feels like you're right there on the beach, and the mystery kept me guessing the whole time. If you're into cozy mysteries with tropical vibes, this one's a must-read!


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 Bianca, Amazon Review

A great story with suspense, a little romance, and a host of fun characters. With the author leaving me always wanting to know what happens next, I couldn't put it down!"


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Caren, Amazon Review
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Hi, I'm Christine—a registered nurse turned mystery writer who splits her time between the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii (which explains why Summer Jenkins ended up on the Big Island!). When I'm not chained to my keyboard writing the next Summer Jenkins adventure, you can find me scuba diving, hiking, or drinking way too much coffee while plotting my characters' next predicament.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christine Wellert

The Summer Jenkins Mystery Series

Tropical paradise meets deadly secrets


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Beach Club Bloodshed

The Summer Jenkins Mysteries 1

When Summer finds a dead body at her Big Island beach club, her best friend becomes the prime suspect. Now she's dodging Yakuza bosses, Russian oligarchs, and one very distracting detective while racing to clear her friend's name.


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Waikoloa Warfare

The Summer Jenkins Mysteries 2
Coming December 1, 2025

Summer Jenkins is broke, burned out, and one whistle-blow away from quitting her lifeguard gig for good. So when her dad offers her a part-time job at his PI firm, she figures why not? If she can survive lifeguarding at one of Hawaii’s poshest beaches and the demanding clientele there, she can handle working a few hours a week with her slightly pushy but lovable dad.


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Blog Posts & Tall Tales

From writing life chaos to Hawaii adventures - Christine shares it all

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By Christine Wellert November 22, 2025
In this episode of the Wish I’d Known Then… For Writers podcast, Christine shares a glimpse into her time at the Author Nation conference in Las Vegas. Recorded live during the event, the interview highlights her experience attending sessions, meeting fellow writers, and soaking in the energy of the conference. Christine also reflects on her impressions of Las Vegas itself—its surprises, its atmosphere, and how it felt to explore the city while surrounded by a community of authors. It’s a brief but delightful behind-the-scenes moment that offers readers a window into her journey as both a writer and a conference attendee. You can listen to the podcast episode here: Behind the Scenes at Author Nation – Wish I’d Known Then Podcast (Apple Podcasts )
By Christine Wellert November 15, 2025
Happy November! This month feels like it's flying by. I traveled to four different states already and we're only halfway through November. Before I get into bookish news, I wanted to extend a very warm welcome to all my new subscribers. Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy my content! Okay- on to news for the month. Waikoloa Warfare, my second installment of the Summer Jenkins Mystery Series drops December 1st. Click on the link to secure you're copy now. You can find it in eBook as well as paperback format. If you order directly from my website, you'll get a signed copy as well as some cute little swag to go with it! Thank you for your support- I'm sending all of my love and aloha your way!
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August 23, 2025
Episode 17: Bookish Events and Authors We Want To Meet with Guest Co-host Christine Wellert, Author