Blood in the Water

By: Tiffany D. Jackson

Narrated by: Keylor Leigh

This summer, beware of sharks...

Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with a can't-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha's Vineyard.

Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly.

Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable—murder?

Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation leads her to uncover shocking secrets that could change her own life as she knows it... if she survives.

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this heart-pounding mystery packed with twists and turns that will keep listeners guessing until the end.

©2025 Tiffany D. Jackson (P)2025 Scholastic Audio Books

Great mystery

I enjoyed this book so much! There were times I experienced shock, anger and laughter. It wasn’t as heavy as previous reads but it definitely packed a punch with many underlying lessons throughout the book.

Plot twist 10/10

The story telling in such a short time frame was amazing! Definitely will read more into your catalog

Something about The Watsons

The story takes an interesting turn as Kayloni becomes very inquisitive and puts in her detective work and lawyer skills. I always knew it was something about The Watsons but what came to be I couldn’t see that happening. Such a good read.

“A Summer Mystery with Real Depth”

Blood in the Water is a sharp, gripping summer mystery that blends suspense with real heart. Tiffany D. Jackson crafts a story that’s fast-paced yet thoughtful, tackling themes of race, class, and family while keeping you guessing until the end. Kaylani is a bold, believable heroine you can’t help but root for. This isn’t just a mystery—it’s a must-read.

Definitely a page turner

The narrator was great and the author wrote a phenomenal story. Definitely a page turner.