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Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

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In his fourth true crime book Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer author Rod Sadler offers an in-depth account of the brutal murder of Frances Lacey on Michigan’s Mackinac Island in 1960.

So, why would anyone commit a murder in this paradise on earth?

“Well, it depends on who you ask,” Sadler said during the podcast interview.

The city officials think it was somebody who lived on the island; the island folks think it was an insurance job and others think it could have been a young serial killer who moved on in his “criminal career.”

Sadler went through a 2,000-page police report and interviewed the islanders who remembered the atmosphere; however, nobody mentioned what happened with the evidence items taken off the victim’s body.

Will new DNA technology help identify the Person of Interest in the Mackinac Island cold case?

Embark on a journey with Sadler for a detailed look into the murder of Frances Lacey.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer.

Sponsored by Doc Chavent, authors Hilton Everett Moore and Ed Delaney.

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Author Rich Nelson pens This Tender Man – My Father’s Story

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In his memoir, This Tender Man-My Father’s Story Nelson explores the journey of an ordinary man caught up in the extraordinary circumstances of war. “My father nearly died of malaria in the jungles of WWII New Guinea” is the opening line of the book.

 

Woodrow F. Nelson served in the U.S. Army’s 1462nd Engineer Maintenance Company in the tropical Pacific during WWII, coming home damaged by war but committed to leaving the war behind and going back to work, starting a family, and serving his community. 

However, like many veterans, he never shared any of the war stories with his son. Author Rich Nelson embarked on a journey to find out about his father’s experience.

The book also delves into Muskegon’s colorful historical and cultural tapestry.

 

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of This Tender Man-My Father’s Story.

 

Sponsored by Doc Chavent, The Lowell Ledger, and UP author Hilton Everett Moore

 

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Author Michael Farrell pens When Perfection Isn’t Perfect

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Find one good thing a day……….

Farrell’s inspirational memoir touches all who feel they are broken, alone, have no hope in their future, and those who seek a true purpose for their life.

 

The story starts with Farrell’s crippling childhood anxieties to a desire to end the author’s life after believing there was no future or purpose for his life.

“If you look for bad things you will find them,” Farrell said.

Then after a divine encounter, Farrell turned the corner and sought one good thing a day. His sports participation and an eventual perfect national collegiate football record stand today as a testament to the amazing blessings God provides in life.

“This memoir was a way to thank my family, friends, and teammates who’ve helped me,” he said.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Farrell’s new book.

Sponsored by Doc Chavent, The Lowell Ledger, and UP author Hilton Everett Moore.

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Poetess Preethi Saravanakumar pens ”A Mirage of Golden Glitter”

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In “A Mirage of Golden Glitter,” author Preethi Saravanakumar paints a breathtaking tapestry of reflections.

 

This book is more than just a collection of poems; it’s a voyage that resonates deeply, guiding readers to introspect, celebrate their authenticity, and cherish the shimmering threads of wisdom that weave the fabric of their lives.

A captivating symphony of emotions, wisdom, and self-discovery.

Even if the poems have difficult themes, they always have a good light-hearted ending, according to Preethi.

 

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of A Mirage of Golden Glitter.

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger. Together we’ve been bringing you stories for 150 years.

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Author Jan Leland pens debut novel ”After the Before-Times”

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In her debut novel After the Before-Times, author Jan Leland portrays the story of seven people, who end up together at an inn on a lake in Michigan during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.

They find friendship, hardship, and ultimately resilience together.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of After the Before-Times.

 

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger

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Come to the 50th Island Art Fair in Grand Ledge

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Bring Joy and Love to the Island Fair. There will be no sad faces.

Be a part of history, as this epic fair, run by volunteers only, celebrates 50 fantastic years on the island on July 29, 2023. What better way to make up for the missing Covid year and to enhance this year’s celebration than to add 50 new vendors for a total of more than 180 vendors?

“They put a little light into this dark time,” said event producer Stephene Lapp.

Twenty Michigan Authors will be located both on the island and at the ballfield. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a signed book by a live author. And food trucks are back

Find out more about the island’s fascinating history in this action-packed episode with Lapp of Ledge Craft Lane.

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger

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Author hiker Joan Young completes 4,800-mile NCT trail

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Joan Young is a long-distance hiker and prolific author, blogger, and avid photographer. She has conquered the North Country Trail (NCT) twice which is an unprecedented feat. She finished hiking the NCT on June 18, 2023, at Timber Creek after 18 months and 18 days on the trail averaging 13.2 miles per day.

Here is an excerpt from Joan’s adventures on the trail.

 

The heat was brutal. But I was walking along the Garrison Diversion canal at the time and I kept pouring water over my head. On the hottest day, I did 18 miles, but I had to do a shorter day the next day because I was so worn out. Then I started getting up and hiking at the crack of dawn so I was pretty much done before the temp hit 100 around 2 in the afternoon.

 

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger, edited by Douglas Kelly of Evolve Solutions

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Author S. W. Raine pens The Elemental’s Guardian

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Canadian-born author S. W. Raine has written The Elemental’s Guardian, which is the first book in The Elementals Trilogy, during NaNoWriMo.

 

Everything changed the day he ran into her with his jet thousands of feet in the sky.

 

Freelance pilot Ferenc Janos’s life is turned upside down when Olivia Gillies, a woman who can control air and travel through lightning, tells him he’s the guardian of the air elemental. Around the same time as her sudden arrival, masked figures have been appearing around the city with the ability to summon and control strange creatures. Their target? The homeless girl who happened to steal his wallet.

 

Listen in for the details of the book giveaway.

 

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger

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Fantasy author pens romance novel Assassinating the Godslayer

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A polygamous author, Jacob Bullen has delved into the romance genre from a fantasy point of view in his newest release Assassinating the Godslayer.

After her plan to assassinate Harker the Dragon Slayer fails, Audra must grow close to him, intimate even, to find his truest weakness. Can she ignore her growing feelings for the man whose saddened gaze mirrors her own? Will she succumb to the embers of passion, or will they both burn in the flames of vengeance?

He is most passionate about his family and often leaves secret references to his wife and daughter in his work. Bullen is currently penning several novels in different genres while working to finish his established series.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Assassinating the Godslayer.

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger

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Fantasy author pens romance novel Assassinating the Slaydragon

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A polygamous author, Jacob Bullen has delved into the romance genre from a fantasy point of view in his newest release Assassinating the Slaydragon.

After her plan to assassinate Harker the Dragon Slayer fails, Audra must grow close to him, intimate even, to find his truest weakness. Can she ignore her growing feelings for the man whose saddened gaze mirrors her own? Will she succumb to the embers of passion, or will they both burn in the flames of vengeance?

He is most passionate about his family and often leaves secret references to his wife and daughter in his work. Bullen is currently penning several novels in different genres while working to finish his established series.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Assassinating the Slaydragon.

Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger