A collection of compelling mysteries set at Moon Beach Camp in the north woods of Wisconsin. Young detectives solve lakeside mysteries. Juvenile literature for ages 8-12.

Moon Beach Mysteries

Richard L. Baldwin

Teen & Young Adult

Buttonwood Press (IL)

Roland Spencer, a well-known bass singer in the Holy Living Waters Church choir, dies following a rehearsal for the Messiah. The choir director and organist, Belle Franklin is the last person to see him alive, landing her at the top of the suspect list. To prove her innocence and find the real killer the budding detective must solve the case. Once again, Rich Baldwin weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense with interesting characters and unexpected plot twists.

Death in the Choir Loft

Buttonwood Press

Against the backdrop of a revolution in college sports paying athletes to play a family conflict emerges that is just as poignant and upsetting as any Saturday afternoon football rivalry. Eddie Williams, the father of three immensely talented football sons and one estranged daughter is found dead in a media trailer outside U of M stadium the day of the clash with Michigan State. That same day, college athletes from both teams stage a strike, wanting to make themselves heard: No Pay, No Play. In the aftermath of the event, a variety of suspects emerge, including university personnel, athletic directors, and even personnel from another power football program. Once again, Lou Searing unravels the case, only to discover that even murder can rear its ugly head at one of the largest football arenas in the country.

Murder at the Stadium

Copper Harbor, a peaceful and tranquil community is at the heart of this story with interesting characters, plenty of drama, and a Finnish family who has their tranquil existence torn apart by their son s role in a murder. The beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula is often referred to as Copper Country and aptly so, as copper mines there have yielded tons of ore. Karl Carlson, a retired police officer smelts copper and sells it to jewelers in Europe. He depends on a supply of copper coming to him from a number of thieves who decide they want to partner with him. But, Karl calls them, Good for nothings and refuses to create a partnership. Thus the problem; and murder appears to be the only solution. This story, like the previous 15 Lou Searing Mysteries provides readers with a safe read complete with twists and turns as Detectives Lou Searing and Belle Franklin bring justice to Upper Michigan.

Made a Killing in Copper

Lonely widow, Henrietta Wormly seeks a boarder who will be a handyman and a companion. Against her friends best efforts to change her mind, she accepts Peter Lucky McNeal into her life only to soon see the error of her ways. During a cruise on the Rhine in Germany, the boarder is killed. Lou Searing and Jack Kelly are called in to solve the crime and they do. Justice wins, but only after some good detecting. Also in A Cruise to Die For, Lou and Jack solve a murder in Muskegon, Michigan involving a boarder. And a summer beach party at the Searing home hosts an entertainer who provides guests with a memorable visit.

A Cruise To Die For

Dead and Deaf is Baldwin s nineteenth cozy Michigan-based mystery. Gayle Anderson, a high school senior in Davison, Michigan, is studying her family genealogy when she discovers a great-great- grandfather died at age 31 at the School for the Deaf in Flint, Michigan. She suspects the death is not natural. She along with her boyfriend, Philip Esterling solicit help from legendary private detective, Lou Searing. The three of them work to discover the cause of death. Readers will receive what they expect from a Baldwin mystery: suspense, intrigue, interesting characters, and a twist or two. Most of all, readers will enjoy an entertaining mystery.

Deaf and Dead

Buttonwood Press, LLC

MURDER IN THE PORT CITY MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN

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