The Lucky Six – coming soon! Click on the Books link to download a preview of the first three chapters. You can preorder your copy now on the Schuyler County Historical Society Website.
Happy to report that my first novel, The Lucky Six, is written and heading to the printer at end of April. There is a book launch event scheduled for Watkins Glen, NY, on July 11, 2025.
The novel is a historical mystery based in Watkins Glen, NY in 1874 that features a strong female protagonist, Confederate soldiers searching for gold during the Civil War, and a counterfeiting ring operating under the noses of the good people of Watkins, NY. (The town was not named Watkins Glen until 1927).
Here’s some of my favorite comments from early beta readers:
“The Lucky Six’ is the best story I’ve read in 2024, and I’ve read some great ones, so please take my reaction as high praise indeed. It’s fast paced, with excellent, flawed, three-dimensional characters.“
“I enjoyed reading The Lucky Six and would recommend it to anyone who likes both Civil War Historical Fiction and/or a good mystery/thriller.“
“The plot was thrilling, the characters were interesting and had depth, and the twists and turns throughout the mystery kept me on my toes. I really enjoyed not knowing everything and not always being able to put every piece of the puzzle together.“
“I enjoyed each and every character. Annie Anderson, especially, was a snack.“
“I loved the ending. I thought it did a great job of wrapping up the story, completing and explaining the mystery, and concluding the characters’ stories.”