Murder at Yaquina Head

By Ron Lovell

Book Overview

Shocking secrets within the unpublished WWII memoir of a murdered professor sets Thomas Martindale on the trail of a killer. Will he be next?

Oregon University Journalism professor and amateur sleuth, Thomas Martindale, is enjoying a summer vacation on the tranquil Oregon coast. During a brunch at the home of elderly friend, Simone Godard, he happily agrees to read her unpublished memoir. But when she reveals her fears that someone is trying to kill her, Tom is pulled into a tale of deceit that spans back to World War II.

The following day, Simone's fears are realized when Tom discovers her body at Yaquina Head lighthouse. Determined to unmask her killer, Tom looks for clues in her manuscript, which details Simone's participation in the French Resistance movement along with far more shocking secrets.

As the truth unravels, Martindale finds himself above the swirling waters of Yaquina Bay, face-to-face with those who will do anything to keep the past hidden.

"...[The novel] follows the sardonic Martindale as he prowls the Oregon coast on the trail of former Nazis." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"...a convincing story peppered with absorbing details about World War II..." -- BOOKLIST

"...a riveting story...highly recomended for mystery buffs..." -- THE BOOKWATCH

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0998896888
• ISBN13: 9780998896885
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Penman Productions
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Captivating characters, location and action...

From the first chapter of his novel, Ron Lovell captured my attention and continued to engage me in the story of investigation and adventures as Thomas Martindale sought to solve the murders at Yaquina Head. His characters became very real and personal through the author's fine descriptions. I learned about the geography and people of the Oregon coastal area. The insertion of the memoirs of a French woman to describe her part in the WWII Underground activities added an excellent literary and historic dimension to the story. This was an exciting and well-crafted mystery.