Anton and Catarina Cardosa have just realized their dreams. The President of the Azores has approved their proposal to preserve their unique culture, and they have moved their family to Santa Maria to transform a derelict property into a rural hotel, Casa do Mar. But the first murder on the island in living memory threatens to turn their dreams into nightmares. Lori Moore's actions have just taken her from the peak of her career to total disgrace and seemingly permanent unemployment. She goes to the Azores for one last vacation before resigning herself to an unappealing future. There she finds a place and people she cares about. She joins forces with Anton and Catarina to safeguard their heritage and make a success of Casa do Mar. Each book of the Azores Heritage Mysteries is set on a different island in the picturesque archipelago, and features a recurring cast of endearing local characters and visitors. As mysteries are solved, the tension between tradition and progress is explored. Death at the Water's Edge offers a glimpse into the history, culture, and people of Santa Maria.