Beneath the surface of the Great South Bay, history refuses to stay buried.
Tides, marsh, and unseen history collide along the black water line, where long-hidden truths rise from the water.
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Lee Ann Seeley spent her youth on the Great South Bay, harvesting the waters with her father and exploring the depths of Shinnecock. She understands that these tides carry more than salt and sand—they preserve the echoes of what was once lost.
In The Marsh Between the Tides, the debut of the Ficke Homestead Series, the boundary between eras dissolves. A startling find in the coastal salt marsh reveals a connection to the historic Culper Spy Ring, igniting a quest that bridges centuries. It is a saga of endurance, nautical legacy, and the inescapable weight of heritage.
Immerse yourself in a historical thriller where meticulous research meets a vivid, breathing landscape, and secrets lie as deep as the seafloor. This atmospheric mystery lures you into the mist-shrouded wetlands of Long Island, where a modern dig unearths a dangerous tie to George Washington’s most shadowed operatives. As buried truths surface, a perilous trail emerges, linking Revolutionary War espionage to the present day. Journey through a haunting maritime chronicle where the ghosts of the past simply refuse to remain beneath the waves.
About Lee Ann Seeley
Author of the Ficke Homestead historical mystery series set on Long Island’s Great South Bay.
Lee Ann Seeley creates the Ficke Homestead Series, drawing inspiration from her life on the Great South Bay. Her childhood spent clamming and fishing informs her writing, bringing the grit and beauty of the coast to every page. She uses modern sonar and lidar to hunt for shipwrecks and forgotten ruins, weaving these hidden truths into her mysteries. In her books, the past remains a living force that shapes the present day. When I am not digging into local history, you can find me at the Empower Essence Collective Facebook group. It is a welcoming space where I support fellow entrepreneurs in finding wellness and balance together. Prepare for a four-book journey through the secrets, tides, and hidden histories of the Great South Bay.