LD Stauth

Calling all mystery, romance and nature lovers. I'll be in downtown Sarnia on Christina Street from 9-4 selling all 5 of my books this Sat Sept 5th. This sale i...s sponsored by the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce. The Campground Mystery Series is award winning (Stormy Lake, Lake of the Cross and Starry Lake). The first 2 books in my latest series, LIghthouse Landing Trilogy are available too (Laugh in the Woods Turns Deadly and Lighthouse Landing Lament). If you are in the area and would like a signed copy of any of the books, please stop by to see me. Books sell for $20.00 each or 2/$30.00. Hope to see you there.

Homicide Detective Jace Kelly shudders as he enters the wooded path leading to the cemetery, not so much at the macabre murder of an attractive woman but because of the memories the woods invoke. Then the victim’s husband is discovered floating in the campground creek, barely clinging to life. Will Kelly’s brand-new partner, Detective Coral Prescott, help him solve the vicious crimes, or is she only going be a distraction? A long list of suspects emerges when the detectives... discover the couple was camping with a gang of eccentric seniors that includes birdwatchers, beekeepers, a fisherman, and a self-proclaimed princess. Feelings simmer between the detectives, but Kelly’s demons keep getting in the way. Will the pair ever be able to work together to resolve the horrible atrocities or will Detective Kelly be bound to his past forever? LAUGH IN THE WOODS TURNS DEADLY (Book 1 in the Lighthouse Landing Trilogy) is available on Amazon in e-book or paperback under author LD Stauth. Enjoy this summer campground mystery.

With camping season upon us, I thought you'd enjoy this true story.

Who does Coral Prescott choose? The dashing Detective Jace Kelly or the altruistic Officer Luke Degroot? Available as e-book only. Paperback coming soon.

Paperback is available to order through Amazon now. For some reason, I'm unable to order my author copies yet. If you'd like to order through Amazon, the price is basically the same as it would be through me. Only difference is that it would be unsigned. Your choice. Either way, I hope you really enjoy the sequel to Laugh in the Woods Turns Deadly.

Exciting news to share!! My short story "Fish out of Water" has been published in 'Chicken Soup for the Soul-Christmas is in the Air' edition. Books go on sale at all major bookstores and on-line starting Oct 13,2020.

I had the most hilariously uplifting message today from a reader who finished Lighthouse Landing Lament last night. She woke up this morning unable to stop thinking about the characters and dying for the sequel. She even offered to do errands and make me a meal so I could hurry up and write book 3. I was very relieved when she promised not to kidnap me and make me write, like what happened to an author in the Stephen King movie, Misery. I thanked her immensely for that.

Now available in e book ... the sequel to Laugh in the Woods Turns Deadly. Paperback not able to be ordered yet due to pandemic shipping restrictions.

Why does the town’s proud landmark creep her out each time she views it? Despite the odd vibe, Coral Prescott loves the quiet lakeside community of Lighthouse Landing after recently relocatingfrom big-city homicide detective to small-town bakery chef. Who would have thought that baking desserts could be so fulfilling? But is she fooling herself? Denying the real reason behind such a drastic career move? It doesn’t hurt that Officer Luke Degroot is a handsome, local, blond di...straction. When murder rocks the idyllic touristy town, Coral itches to solve the case, even though her date squares are a phenomenal wonder. Is it the arrival of Toronto Homicide Detective Jace Kelly that makes her want to hang up her oven mitts? Compelled to discern the killer, Coral scrolls through several possibilities. There’s her icky real-estate agent, the flirty town mayor who deems himself above the law, the grubby lighthouse maintenance man and no. Impossible. In matters of the heart, Coral is equally stymied. Will she choose the kind and respectful or the baggage-filled yet passionate? But her involvement in the case not only infuriates some law enforcement officials, it has now set a target on her back. Can she stay one step ahead of the killer and live long enough to choose? Available on Amazon under LD Stauth as e-book or paperback.