A mystery novel set in the paradise of Goa

The beaches and infamous party scene has been synonymous with the small state of Goa since the sixties, but rural Goa or the real Goa, as locals often refer to it as, is the setting for Marissa de Luna’s new novel, Under the Coconut Tree.

On a recent holiday, Marissa visited her father’s ancestral home, located deep in the village of Zossvado. Inspired by the tranquil beauty of the area and the vibrancy of the Goan people, Detective Chupplejeep was born, her father’s house now the setting for the detective’s home.  This light-hearted novel gives readers a glimpse into Goan village life as Detective Chupplejeep and Police Officer Pankaj sift through rumour and gossip to solve the murder of Sandeep Shah.

Reviewers of Under the Coconut Tree have said, ‘You’ll fall in love with the characters and the setting’, ‘delightful cosy crime, leaving you desperate to get your hands on the next in the series.’

Marissa de Luna is an up-and-coming young author with a passion for writing and travel. Under the Coconut Tree is her third novel and the first in the Chupplejeep Mystery series.

Under the Coconut Tree (ISBN: 978-151-2252163) is available as a paperback and e-book. For more information about Under the Coconut Tree or about the author see www.marissadeluna.com