Up the Creek

In the Florida marshlands, Amanda finds herself in a fight that's personal, political, and deadly

After losing her research grant, marine botanist Amanda Wright returns to her Florida hometown and takes a job at her family's eco-tour business. But the quiet marshlands she once loved are under threat from a flashy new resort and a suspicious rezoning effort on protected land. When a trusted colleague dies under mysterious circumstances, her fight for the truth becomes personal and potentially deadly.

As buried secrets come to light and her long-absent mother resurfaces with regrets of her own, Amanda must decide what kind of person and protector she wants to be.

A suspenseful, emotionally layered mystery set against a lush coastal backdrop, Up the Creek explores the fragile balance between progress and preservation, and one woman's determination to defend the place she still calls home.

About the Author

Shelley Marsh is the author of the Estate Sale Mysteries, including Dying to Live Here, More Than She Bargained For, and Everything Must Go. She writes character-driven mysteries set along Florida's coast, where community ties, hidden motives, and shifting loyalties shape the story. With Up the Creek, she expands into eco-mystery, blending environmental conflict with political intrigue and emotional stakes. When she's not writing, she can often be found exploring the beaches and marshlands that inspire her fiction. She lives and writes in coastal North Florida.

Praise for Up the Creek

"...an engaging adventure that skillfully blends environmental issues with a gripping plot. Marsh's authentic portrayal of Florida, her vivid characters, and a compelling conflict make this a must-read for nature lovers."

-Kathleen Donnelly, Author of the National Forest K-9 and K-9 Justice series