Book Title: Red Shadows at Saugatuck
Teaser: “I’m pretty sure she’s dead.” Darrell cringed as he said the words.
The tribal elder nodded slowly. “That may be true. But if you can find justice for Sheila Birdsong, you may save other Native teens from the same fate.”
Does a father and son have a ghost of chance to find justice for a murdered Native teen?
Darrell Henshaw hoped he was past it all. After all, no ghosts had visited him for years. Instead, he learns his five-year-old-son, Leo has inherited his “gift.”
Now, they both can see ghosts.
Upon his parents’ insistence, Darrell agrees to drive his young family 800 miles to celebrate his Aunt Gertrude’s 80th birthday. But, once in the resort town of Saugatuck, Michigan, their participation gets derailed by the spirit of a Native teen who went missing weeks earlier. When he and Leo inquire about the girl, the locals dismiss their concerns—"Those girls run away all the time.” Still, as questions pile up and threats grow, Darrell senses they may have stumbled onto something far worse and even more evil than one missing teen.
Can Darrell continue to pursue justice for the girl if it places his wife and five-year-old son in danger?
Author Bio: Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author, speaker and podcaster. As an educator, he served children for more than three decades and has mined that experience to create captivating fiction, authoring two series, the bestselling series, “The Haunted Shores Mysteries,” and the award-winning series, “Lessons in Peril.” His novels have won national awards including Mystery of the Year (ReaderViews) Best Book Award (Chanticleer Books and Reviews) and the Gold Award (Literary Titan) and amassed hundreds of 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Dr. Overbeck also hosts the popular podcast, “Great Stories about Great Storytellers,” where he reveals the unusual and sometimes strange backstories of famous authors, directors and poets. He is a speaker in considerable demand, sharing his popular presentations about ghosts, writing and book publishing with hundreds of audiences all over the U.S.
As a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Dr. Overbeck is an active member of the literary community, contributing to a writers’ critique group, serving as a mentor to emerging writers and participating in writing conferences such as Killer Nashville and the ThrillerFest. When he’s not researching, writing, speaking or podcasting, Randy enjoys traveling with his wife Cathy and visiting both his far-flung family and scenic locations, often in search of inspiration for his next great story.
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Before Randy left, we asked him why he likes being a writer.
Randy: In the words of another great mystery author, S J Rozan, “Nonfiction is about reality, fiction is about truth.”
I enjoy being a writer, in part, because I get to use my words to share some truths—truths about teachers being heroes, about the importance of confronting injustice and about critical social issues in the larger world AND I get to spin captivativing tales that readers love. Hundreds of five-star reviews for the Haunted Shores Mysteries on Amazon and Goodreads prove it. Here’s an excerpt from 5-star review posted just two weeks ago: “By the end, I was not only entertained but also moved. This is storytelling with heart and purpose, wrapped in a chilling ghost mystery.”—Evelyn M., Goodreads reviewer.
