A Starvation Lake Mystery
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In Starvation Lake, a rash of home break-ins has turned Bingo Night into Burglary Night. When the intrusions escalate to murder, the first victim is Phyllis Bontrager. Her body is found in the home of Bea Carpenter—mother of newspaper editor Gus Carpenter.
The death hits Gus even closer to home, however, because Phyllis’ daughter is Darlene, Gus’ ex-girlfriend and one true love. As Bryan Gruley’s third Starvation Lake mystery unfolds, Darlene holds the only clue: a single enigmatic word that Phyllis left on her voice mail.
Gus and his assistant, Luke Whistler, delve into the case, digging up secrets that lead back more than 60 years. And to exonerate his elderly mother, Gus must summon the courage to open the Skeleton Box.
Hardcover Book : 336 pages
Publisher: Touchstone/Imp Simon & Schuster ( June 05, 2012 )
Item #: 13-533832
ISBN: 9781416563662
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.813inches
Product Weight: 14.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

The Skeleton Box, the author's third novel, is a wonderful read. I know I will seek out his first two novels, and I will look forward to his fourth with great anticipation.
Reviewer: Marv. R
The Skeleton Box, the author's third novel, is a wonderful read. I know I will seek out his first two novels, and I will look forward to his fourth with great anticipation.
Reviewer: Marv. R