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Undertow (Kari Sharpe Thrillers Book 2)

Undertow (Kari Sharpe Thrillers Book 2) is a legal thriller set in Portland, Maine. Attorney Kari Sharpe reluctantly defends a former childhood bully accused of murdering her husband, amid a proposed casino project, a missing town board member, and renewed ties to her first love.

At a glance

Second book in the Kari Sharpe Thrillers series.
Legal-thriller plot involving a murder charge, a casino proposal, and small-town political intrigue.
The story follows Kari Sharpe as she returns to Portland, Maine, and faces people and fears from her past.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The plot combines courtroom defense with a missing-person mystery and a contentious casino plan.
The protagonist's conflict with her former bully gives the legal case a personal dimension.
Kindle listing states screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are available.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Thomas & Mercer
Publication date	July 21, 2026
Language	English
Print length	280 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662526909

Kindle edition details
File size	5.3 MB
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a legal thriller with small-town secrets and political intrigue.
Readers interested in a series installment centered on a returning attorney and past relationships.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 252 ratings

5 stars57%57%
4 stars26%26%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars3%3%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the distribution. A substantial three-star share indicates that reader experiences are not uniformly enthusiastic. Without comment-level feedback, the ratings cannot explain what readers liked or disliked, so they offer only a broad signal for this legal-thriller installment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Undertow about?

Attorney Kari Sharpe returns to Portland, Maine, and reluctantly defends a former childhood bully charged with murdering her husband. The case becomes entangled with a casino proposal, a missing town board member, and Kari's personal history.

Is this part of a series?

Yes. The title identifies it as Book 2 in the Kari Sharpe Thrillers series.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing states that screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 280 pages. The Kindle file size is listed as 5.3 MB.