Posts Tagged ‘Mystery’
University Ghost Story, by Nick DiMartino
University Ghost Story, by Nick DiMartino Dr. Veronica Glass, professor of English literature at the University of Washington, does not believe in ghosts. She’s trying to teach a course on the Victorian ghost story and having trouble with a couple of her students because of it. Matt Braddon, her new tenant, has returned to Seattle,…
Read MoreSeattle Ghost Story, by Nick DiMartino
Seattle Ghost Story, by Nick DiMartino Ever since a mysterious, fatal accident in the ravine, Pepper Merlino’s world has become a place of fear. Her neighbor, Joe Strozza, a Chicago artist with AIDS who’s come to Seattle to die, is being tormented by unrelenting nightmares. Eleven-year-old Billy Beck, who witnessed the fatal accident, has been…
Read MoreNorth Country Detective, by Tom Brennan
North Country Detective, by Tom Brennan North Country Detective is the life story of George Tallent, an Alaska Native, man who becomes an Alaska State Trooper and his best friend, Rick Albert a man born on the same day who moves from the East Coast to spend his life on nation’s northern frontier. George and…
Read MoreChristmas Ghost Story, by Nick DiMartino
Christmas Ghost Story, by Nick DiMartino Gina opened her eyes. She was standing in the remains of the vegetable garden, in the middle of the night. She was alone in her nightgown, clutching a shovel. She had been digging. Was she losing her mind? Gina became very afraid that she might be… Gina Rossi has…
Read MoreThe Ravenstone Chronicle, by J. Harper Haines
Danger to Others, by Martha Crites
Danger to Others, by Martha Crites Late October in the Pacific Northwest foothills brings more than a change of season. Psychiatric evaluator Grace Vaccaro is on edge. A field evaluation gone wrong leads to a shooting, Grace’s mother has died and ghosts from her family’s past are everywhere. When Laurel, a young psychiatric patient, says…
Read MoreThe Last Ride in the Bumblebee Jacket, by Spencer Kope
The Last Ride in the Bumblebee Jacket, by Spencer Kope When Darius Alexander buys a run-down old Plymouth convertible to restore in his uncle’s body shop, he discovers a pristine inscription in the trunk that presents a compelling mystery. With the help of his lifelong friend, Spider, Darius reaches out to Dr. Jenny Morgan from…
Read MoreSuspension of the Rules, by Don Stuart
Suspension of the Rules, by Don Stuart Politically active Yakima Valley dairy farmer, Fortis Henry, is found floating face down in his brand-new livestock waste lagoon. All six of the visitors present at the Henry Dairy on the day of the man’s death had intensely disliked him. All of them had powerful motives to see…
Read MoreGrave Disturbance, by Martha Crites
Grave Disturbance, by Martha Crites It is the rainiest year in memory when a homeless man, and a filmmaker are found murdered on the banks of the Snoqualmie River. Mental Health Evaluator, Grace Vaccaro, determines when a person is a danger to self or others and needs hospitalization. She just assessed the first man and…
Read MoreLeap of Faith, by Rachel Bukey
Leap of Faith, by Rachel Bukey When Seattle Times reporter Ann Dexter investigates the suspicious death of a wealthy widow, she is determined to expose the woman’s relationship with a psychic medium who stands to inherit everything. Ultimately Ann’s search for the truth reveals the killer while challenging her core beliefs about love, life and…
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