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The Great Lakes are graveyards of a vast number of shipwrecks (30,000 by some estimates), and Lake Michigan has more than the other four lakes combined. The stories of those wrecks tell the history of that mighty lake in its endless, mercurial challenge to human endeavor.

Miwaka: Vanished Shipby Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a gripping mystery novel set in the chilling expanse of Lake Michigan during the late 19th century. In the heart of a fierce December storm in 1895, the steel freighter Miwaka vanishes without a trace on its maiden voyage, carrying twenty-five souls. The legendary tribal drumbeat, said to echo whenever the lake claims a life, signals only twenty-four beats, leaving a lingering hope that one man might have survived. Benjamin Gagne, a seasoned lake captain turned shipping magnate, is haunted by this inexplicable mystery. Living in near isolation...

A disastrous error on the field sends five lives into a tailspin in this widely acclaimed tale about love, life, and baseball. “Wonderful ... a novel that is every bit as entertaining as it is affecting.” —The New York Times “First novels this complete and consuming come along very, very...

"Exploring the Great Lakes State'' is a literary voyage, a meticulous travelogue capturing the rich tapestry of Michigan's history, unearthing its natural wonders, its iconic landmarks, and offering a fresh perspective into the heart of the Great Lakes State. Commence your journey with an enriching historical overview in Chapter 2. From there, ascend into the exploration of Michigan's awe-inspiring natural wonders, including the Great Lakes, home to captivating tales and sites on their shores. Traverse through this mystique, visiting each Lake, Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, ...

Editorial Review A chilling and expertly paced entry in the Documented Terror series, THE MICHIGAN TRIANGLE transforms a real maritime mystery into a gripping, atmospheric investigation where science, authority, and fear collide. Ted Lazaris delivers relentless tension through procedural realism and unforgettable imagery, culminating in a haunting final revelation that lingers long after the last page. This is prestige horror at its finest — grounded, plausible, and deeply unsettling. THE MICHIGAN TRIANGLE A True Documented Terror — The Unsolved Disappearances and Supernatural Mysteries...

When Rán Hollander’s sister calls with the news that their father had a tragic accident on Lake Michigan, Rán drops everything and returns to a small town that turned its back on her years earlier. Was the death an accident, a suicide, or something much worse? Rán goes undercover to discover what really happened. Along the way, Rán discovers an intruder in her grandmother’s Victorian mansion who refuses to leave. It doesn’t help that his dog hates Rán's huge calico cat, Murgatroyd. And don’t forget the so-not-engaged ring that almost ruins Rán's life. Join the Hollander clan, ...

The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World is a powerful and poignant contemporary Queer fantasy perfect for fans of Hadestown and Under the Whispering Door “Immersive and imaginative storytelling is enlivened by narrators Lindsey Dorcus and Mara Wilson. Dorcus gives Nera a tone of...

Emma Laurent has always preferred helping others to asking for help. But now, she’s the one in need. Her stepmother is selling her late father’s candy shop, her grandmother’s assisted-living facility has become a financial burden, and the anniversary of her fiancé’s death is quickly approaching. Rather than face her problems, Emma does what she does best - finds someone else to help by offering a mother and son with nowhere to go somewhere to stay.

It was supposed to be a banner day for Alyssa’s gourmet pet food business—until the magic hit the fan. Just as Alyssa is about to launch her premium line of pet snacks, a magical tremor rocks Largo Island, uncovering long-buried secrets—and a dead body. Worse, the cops seem more interested in pointing fingers than finding answers, and Alyssa’s bank account is hanging on by a paw-shaped thread. Enter Malachite, her ex-fiancé, whose specialty is breaking hearts and stirring trouble. Teaming up with him to solve a murder and save her business feels like the worst idea since gluten-...

Everything seemed possible in the summer of 1951. Back then Betty Stern was an eighteen-year-old knockout working at her grandparents’ lakeside resort. The "Catskills of the Midwest" was the perfect place for Betty to prepare for bigger things. She’d head to college in New York City. Her career as a fashion editor would flourish. But first, she’d enjoy a wondrous last summer at the beach falling deeply in love with an irresistible college boy and competing in the annual Miss South Haven pageant. On the precipice of a well-planned life, Betty’s future was limitless.

In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked completely around Lake Michigan. This audiobook chronicles that journey, a 1,000-mile walk around the world's fifth-largest lake. The audiobook explores both the geology of the lake and the measure of a person - a woman, married, mother of two sons (who joined her for portions of the walk). But most of the walk was done solo, an adventure in discovery of self and place. Niewenhuis conveys a sense of the magnitude of the lake she loves, a place so elemental to the four Midwestern states that form its shores.

Against the backdrop of a never-colonized North America, a broken Ojibwe detective embarks on an emotional and twisting journey toward solving two murders, rediscovering family, and finding himself.

The Great Chicago Fire drew the nation's attention on October 8, 1871 when 300 people died. There was another fire on that day, though, in a little town called Peshtigo, Wisconsin. The Peshtigo Fire was the largest wildfire in US history, yet it was also the "forgotten fire." A firestorm packing 100 mile-an-hour winds destroyed the town in one hour, killing 800 people in the city of Peshtigo alone, and burning 1.2 million acres of old growth forest. This is a fictional account of how actual events unfolded that day, seen through the eyes of a family who will experience the horrors of ...

Murder, magic, and mayhem on tap—Turk’s pub has seen better grand openings. Sera Grass is used to waltzing through life—literally. As the manager of the Crystal Ballroom, her world revolves around grace, rhythm, and the occasional ghostly audience. But when a body drops in the middle of her best friend Turk’s newly renovated pub, Sera finds herself in the spotlight of a much deadlier dance. With Turk looking guiltier by the pint, Sera dives headfirst into the mystery, determined to clear his name. Her tools? A ghost who loves to meddle, magical powers she’s still learning to ...

Belle had been kept sheltered and protected her whole life, so when she finds her mother unexpectedly dead in their motel room, her world is turned upside down, especially since Belle and her mother Karen had always been very close. Alone, with no one to help or advise her, she must make funeral arrangements and then plan the next step for the direction of her life. While going through some papers and documents that her mother had always kept in a locked box, Belle discovers that her mother had been keeping secrets. Secrets that seemed to involve her daughter. Upon a chance encounter with a...

A freak seismic event. A wall of water. A skyscraper that is about to become a tomb. Evelyn came to the waterfront to find herself, but now she is fighting just to breathe. When a massive surge from Lake Michigan slams into the Glass Harbor towers, the city’s aggressive modernity becomes a vertical trap. The elevators are dead. The lower floors are gone. And the building is beginning to scream. Trapped twelve stories up, Evelyn must lead a group of strangers through a landscape of shattered glass and failing concrete. From a harrowing ledge crossing in a howling gale to a desperate ...

In addition to three murders and a suspicious death occurring within a forty-eight hour period, North finds himself as Acting Chief of Police when Pete Cummings takes ill. One of the murders is of a popular DJ who is killed during her broadcast. With the mayor and media pushing for answers, North finds himself feeling pressure from the woman he loves who is bent on changing him. Another page-turner from a master storyteller.

What starts out as a carefree road trip turns into a dangerous murder investigation when Kristen Matthews and her friends head to the beach over Labor Day weekend and find more than they bargain for along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Kristen and her friends are enjoying the beautiful lakeside scenery at the Indiana Dunes and several southwestern Michigan parks while they plan a trip itinerary for a Nature Station ecotour aimed at Leaf Peepers. But the fun stops when Kristen stumbles upon a dead body, and they switch from researching possible tour stops to researching murder leads. ...

In the second book of The Lighthouse Trilogy we follow Charity, the third and youngest child of the Henley family. As a teen, in book one, she was sweet and lovable with a bit of a rebellious streak. Now as a grown woman fresh out of college, she must face some troubles from her past as she forges her way in an adult world. Charity has decided that she wants nothing to do with men. According to her they only cause trouble and interfere with a girl's life. But unfortunately she runs into Tucker, an old flame from high school who is quite persistent. Just as she is trying to figure out her ...

In this third and final book of The Lighthouse Trilogy, we learn about the story of the oldest child in the Henley family, Trey, also known as Spencer Henley III. Previously, Trey was in the background as a supportive brother, and best friend to Brick, but now it's time to delve into Trey's past and release what haunts him the most. Trey is a returning veteran of the U.S. Marines, a hero with the highest honors. But as all soldiers discover, serving our country can bring memories of agonizing times he would prefer to bury. One day, a trigger mechanism causes those memories to surface and ...