Resort to Murder: Thirteen More Tales of Mystery by Minnesota's Premier Writers

by: 13 authors

Published by: Nodin Press

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

(Introduction by author Lorna Landvik)

Minnesota abounds with mystery writers. I’m not sure if it’s about lutefisk, as Lorna Landvik suggests in her introduction to Resort to Murder, or if it’s about the cold winters and muggy summers. Perhaps it’s just because there is an abundance of talent in Minnesota. A fluke of nature.

In any case, Nodin Press and thirteen talented Minnesota writers took on a challenge of writing mystery stories that take place at a Minnesota resort. Let me tell you, going ‘up north’ to the cabin (resort) will never be the same for me. I will constantly search the woods for stray bodies, wonder what is buried near the volleyball court, and I will always check out the resort handyman—I could go on and on. Suffice to say, the thirteen Minnesota writers hit the mark with their anthology.

For fans of Ellen Hart (I am a huge fan), she’s written a scathing take on the downside of marriage in 14-A that you won’t want to miss. Pat Dennis gives the reader a new take on Mother’s Day (I’ve got my eye on my kids now). Judith Yates-Borger takes on tradition and progress when a developer who wants to turn a resort into private homes loses his life over the decision in Hunter’s Lodge. And Barbara DeCosta deals with the death of a relationship in Cabin 6. There are also wonderful stories by William Kent Krueger (one of my favorite mystery authors), Carl Brookins and David Housewright (I loved Dead Boyfriend) and others.

Armchair Interviews says: Pick up a copy of Resort to Murder and be prepared to be entertained. Oh, and keep the lights on.

Authors’ Web site: http://www.ResortToMurder.blogspot.com