The Blue Diamond — Lynn Franklin

A Rare Blue Diamond. An Unsuspecting Jeweler. When a killer stalks a small beach town, no one is safe.

A gemologist's world turns upside down when she interrupts an armed robbery in her grandfather's jewelry store. Before being rushed to the hospital, Kimberley West's grandfather entrusts her with guarding a five-carat, flawless blue diamond. There's just one problem: Small-town jewelers seldom deal in rare gemstones worth millions.

A mysterious phone call convinces Kim the diamond is connected to the recent murder of Grandpa's best friend. As the attacks continue, she realizes no one will be safe until she solves the mystery surrounding the diamond..

Armed only with her standard poodle, expertise in gemstone lore and insight into the human obsession with all things shiny, Kim races to outwit a thief who's not afraid to kill.

The Blue Diamond is the first book in the Jeweler's Gemstone Mystery Series. Readers say they've fallen in love with the heart-warming cast of characters, savored the interwoven gemstone legends and lore and laughed at the antics of two precocious dogs.

If you like fast-paced mysteries featuring a resourceful amateur sleuth and filled with unexpected twists, humor and a touch of romance, please click the Buy button now.