The Water Diamond

From Midwest Book Review:

"Fans of CB Wilson's prior Gem Hunters mystery series will relish The Water Diamond, which draws diamond detective Taylor "Hunter" into a new grand theft case involving a diamond bracelet gone missing. The case of missing jewelry quickly turns into a murder investigation as history, an heiress, and a puzzle lead Hunter and her diamond-sniffing dachshund Glimmer into a mystery that holds its roots not just in the past, but in environments worlds away from one another

CB Wilson's ongoing ability to build a fine mystery around not just whodunit, but family ties, personal vendettas, and a father's lasting legacy to his daughters add to a tale powerful in its elements of not just recovery, but discovery, which operate on diverse levels of surprise and revelation.
 
Libraries seeking a standalone series addition replete with fast-paced action and secrets surrounding ambition will find The Water Diamond a powerfully compelling acquisition that will attract readers with high drama and hidden messages.

Its ability to forge a tale impossible to put down cements its plot with a jewel thief's wisdom, a daughter's quest for answers, and a spunky little dog. Each contributes satisfyingly unpredictable elements to this tale of transformation."
 
From Reedsy:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  "Must Read. ... In The Water Diamond, past and present collide in a fast-paced adventure brimming with intrigue, charm, and danger."

Every diamond has a story… this one rewrites history.

When a legendary Art Deco bracelet disappears from the Wrigley Mansion, diamond detective Taylor "Hunter" is pulled into a case that turns deadly fast. The theft is only the beginning. A body surfaces. A trail of lies follows. And every clue points back to a mystery buried since 1929—the disappearance of a young heiress and the secret of a second, missing bracelet.

From the Arizona desert to the shadowed cliffs of Catalina Island, Hunter and her diamond-sniffing dachshund, Glimmer, race a ruthless adversary who is always one step ahead—and has no intention of letting anyone walk away alive.

Because some secrets aren't just buried…they are never meant to be found.

In The Water Diamond, past and present collide in a fast-paced adventure brimming with intrigue, charm, and danger. Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, National Treasure, and fearless heroines determined to do the right thing.