Island Detective By Sue Brown May 2026

: Set on a small island, drawing on the recurring characters and cozy yet complex atmosphere established in earlier books like Isle of Wishes and Isle of Where . Reader Reception

Their professional and personal lives collide when they take on their first major case: investigating the disappearance of a sixteen-year-old gay boy who vanished thirty-five years ago. As they delve into the dark history of the boy's family, the investigation forces both men to confront their own future. Paul is offered a promotion that could change their dynamic, leading to a central conflict: will they choose their careers or their relationship?

The story follows and Paul Owens , private detectives who have finally settled into a life together. Olaf, a former American cop, is now living openly as a gay man, while Paul, previously a closeted cop, is finally in the same country as his partner. Island Detective by Sue Brown

is the sixth installment in the An Isle Story series by Sue Brown . This M/M romance novel focuses on the characters Olaf Skandik and Paul Owens as they navigate their relationship while running a private investigation agency on a small island. Plot Summary

Reviewers from Amazon often highlight Sue Brown's exceptional dialogue, describing it as "familiar without being sappy" and "snippy without being snarky". The book is praised for its emotional depth and the realistic portrayal of the protagonists' evolving relationship. Island Detective (An Isle Story, #6) by Sue Brown | eBook : Set on a small island, drawing on

: A blend of M/M romance and mystery/private detective fiction .

: Explores "found family," the challenges of long-term relationships, and the search for closure in cold cases. Paul is offered a promotion that could change

: While it can be read as a standalone or a prequel to the Skandik and Owens Investigations series, it is primarily known as Book 6 of the Isle Series .