SUNSETS, SAILBOATS, AND SUSPENSE

A Glimpse Into the Real-World Inspiration Behind the Pines & Quill Writing Retreat

The Sean McPherson novels find their home at the fictional Pines & Quill writing retreat in Bellingham, Washington—a serene haven that's just a lazy bicycle ride away from the heart of town.

On clear summer days, the local marina comes alive, a forest of white masts pointing straight into a crisp blue sky. It's the perfect place to nip into quaint local shops or watch the boats drift against the water.

Yet, looming large over this idyllic coastal escape is the snow-capped peak of Mount Baker. It stands as a constant, beautiful, and brooding sentinel in the background—and serves as the primary setting for the high-stakes danger unfolding in Iniquity, book four of the series.