An envelope lay on top of the books. Megan opened it and read the note Sylvie had written in her gently perfect handwriting:
“Dear Megan, Romy talked about how nice you’d been, letting her stay at the library. She mentioned how much you loved Nancy Drew. We think Romy would have wanted you to have these. Not for the library. For you. With gratitude, Sylvie and Wade.”
Reverently, Megan ran her fingers across the spines of these decades-old books. She sorted through the spines until she found one with the title, The Secret of the Old Clock. She took it back to her balcony, sat on her favorite chair, and began to read.
Also by Pam Stucky: Death at Glacier Lake (Buy Now on Kindle!)
A fast-paced, atmospheric whodunit that will keep you guessing until the end!
For two decades, the lush, isolated forests of the North Cascades have hidden a secret. Now, twenty years later, a mysterious contest has brought Mindy Harris back to the area she thought she’d left behind forever. A seemingly innocent creative design firm shows up for a company retreat, but all goes awry when one of their own turns up dead. Was it an accident? Murder? And how does the unsolved mystery from twenty years ago play into it all?
“A neat little mystery with the rare virtue that the setting and characters are as interesting as the unfolding story.”
“A reflective tone, with heart and insight into human frailty and strength, made this a very worthwhile read.”
Available now on Kindle!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My gratitude to Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center for generously taking the time to answer my questions about eagles and eagle habitat in the Skagit River area.
Thank you to Chuck Perry, Kenmore Air pilot, for not running away when I asked, “Can we talk about ways a person might die in an airplane?” and for telling me about the dead stop carbon monoxide detector. Chuck also has ideas for writing his own mysteries. Get writing, Chuck!
As always, I am beyond grateful for those willing to give time and energy to offer critique and commentary on early drafts. Thank you to Donna Hostick and Beth Stucky who gave much helpful feedback and encouragement.
MORE BY PAM STUCKY
FICTION
Mystery
Final Chapter: A Megan Montaigne Mystery
The Balky Point Adventures (MG/YA sci-fi)
The Universes Inside the Lighthouse
The Secret of the Dark Galaxy Stone
The Wishing Rock series (adult contemporary)
(novels with recipes)
Letters from Wishing Rock
The Wishing Rock Theory of Life
The Tides of Wishing Rock
NONFICTION
The Pam on the Map series (travel inspiration)
(wit & wanderlust)
Pam on the Map: Seattle Day Trips
Pam on the Map: Iceland
Pam on the Map: Ireland (retrospective)
From the Wishing Rock Kitchens: Recipes from the Series
Find purchasing links and more information at
www.pamstucky.com
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Death at Glacier Lake (mystery)
“This is a neat little mystery with the rare virtue that the setting and characters are as interesting as the unfolding story... A reflective tone, with heart and insight into human frailty and strength, made this a very worthwhile read.” — Amazon reader
Pam’s first mystery, written in a traditional “whodunit” style, has already captivated fans of this popular genre. For two decades, the lush, isolated forests of the North Cascades have hidden a secret. Now, twenty years later, a mysterious contest has brought Mindy Harris back to the area she thought she’d left behind forever. A seemingly innocent creative design firm shows up for a company retreat, but all goes awry when one of their own turns up dead. Was it an accident? Murder? And how does the unsolved mystery from twenty years ago play into it all?
Find out more about Death at Glacier Lake.
The Balky Point Adventures (MG/YA sci-fi)
“Aliens, infinite universes, ghosts AND time travel ... a winning literary combination if ever there was one.” — Just One More Chapter reviews
This smart and unforgettable middle grade / young adult science fiction adventure series takes teens Emma, Charlie, Eve, and Ben, along with brilliant but quirky Dr. Waldo and a host of others, on adventures through time and space. Inspired the timeless wonder and fantasy of A Wrinkle in Time, with just a dash of Doctor Who, the Balky Point Adventures are for readers of all ages who love a good romp through the imaginative marvels of the universes, delivered with heart and wonder. Exciting and imaginative, courageous and thought-provoking, this series commends the strength of compassion, and the inherent power within each person to change the world ... or the universe.
Includes: The Universes Inside the Lighthouse, The Secret of the Dark Galaxy Stone.
Find out more about the Balky Point Adventures series.
“It was just what the doctor ordered, fresh, quirky, funny in places and seasoned with wisdom. Light without being frivolous, it follows the story of a woman trying to find someone to fill her desire for true love and family.” — Tahlia Newland, author
Wishing Rock, Washington, on Dogwinkle Island—don’t look for it on a map; you won’t find it there. The only place you can find this town is in your heart—and in the books in the Wishing Rock series!
The Wishing Rock books take us to the fictional town of Wishing Rock, in which all the town’s residents live in the same building. In this Northern Exposure-esque slice-of-life series, letters between the neighbors and their friends chronicle the twists and turns of the characters’ daily lives, and are interspersed with recipes tried and tested by the characters themselves. These novels, filled with wit, wisdom, and recipes, take characters on adventures far and near, and ultimately offer up insightful exploration of the ideas of community, relationships, happiness, hope, forgiveness, risk, trust, and love.
Includes: Letters from Wishing Rock, The Wishing Rock Theory of Life, and The Tides of Wishing Rock (all novels with recipes); From the Wishing Rock Kitchens: Recipes from the Series completes the series, with a compilation of all the recipes in the first three books.
Find out more about the Wishing Rock series.
The Pam on the Map series (travel inspiration)
“I couldn’t resist reading the entire book, both for the wit and chuckles that I found on nearly every page, and to make sure I didn’t miss any of the useful tips that were scattered throughout. I’m big on pre-trip research, and I found some tips in this book that I haven’t seen elsewhere.” — Emily, Amazon reader
In her Pam on the Map series, Pam sets out to discover and connect with people and places, and to take readers along on her adventures. Raw and real, Pam’s tales are infused with candid honesty, humorous observations, and perceptive insights. Pam’s descriptive, entertaining, conversational style brings her trips alive, making readers feel as though they’re traveling right along with her.
Though they’re not guidebooks, the Pam on the Map books are still informative and illuminating, providing useful tips and plentiful ideas for people who might want to follow along in Pam’s footsteps.
Includes: Pam on the Map: Seattle Day Trips, Pam on the Map: Iceland, Pam on the Map (Retrospective): Ireland, and Pam on the Map (Retrospective): Switzerland.
Find out more about the Pam on the Map series.
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