Twin Lakes Mysteries

"A master of the mystery and suspense genre!" -Midwest Book Review After her husband dies, Lydia Krause sells her company and moves to an upscale retirement community on Long Island to start a new life. At her first Twin Lakes event, she meets the community's financial advisor, whom she recognizes as the convicted embezzler who drove her sister to suicide. After exchanging heated words with the man's wife, Lydia flees the scene. When the woman is found dead the following morning, Detective Sol Molina considers Lydia suspect number one. Lydia undertakes an investigation to clear her name. More Twin Lake residents are murdered, and she's determined to find the killer. She's also dealing with issues concerning her two daughters. Her younger surprises her with news that she's engaged and planning to move to England. Her married eldest appears to be having an affair with an old boyfriend, the very person who might be the Twin Lakes killer. Romance is in the air as Lydia and Detective Molina spar, then join forces to stop the murderer before Lydia becomes a victim herself. Fans of Merryn Allingham, Deany Ray, Ellen Byron, and Jacqueline Winspear will enjoy Marilyn Levinson.

"A master of the mystery & suspense genre." -Midwest Book Review Shortly after the remains of a teenage boy are unearthed on newly acquired Twin Lakes property, Lydia Krause has a worrisome conversation with her elderly neighbor. Daniel hints at having known the dead boy and wonders if, after all this time, he should let sleeping dogs lie. Then Daniel dies under suspicious circumstances, and Lydia suspects his two surviving childhood friends are responsible for both deaths. Or did one of Daniel's money-hungry relatives decide to end his life? As the murders and assaults mount, Lydia is drawn further and further into Daniel's world. And, as if things weren't bad enough, her budding relationship with Detective Sol Molina is seriously compromised as she seeks answers in what Sol considers his professional arena. Can Lydia keep her relationship intact while uncovering the true killer? Fans of Merryn Allingham, Deany Ray, Ellen Byron, and Jacqueline Winspear will enjoy Marilyn Levinson.