Stone Haven

By Holly Fox Vellekoop

Book Overview

Lana Stahl was to have a meeting with Mrs. Rose Stone, a Danville socialite who wanted nothing more than to revitalize the historic Victorian town. But when Lana finds Mrs. Stone dead and the only person in proximity to the crime scene is the gardener, she knows that something is not right. Who would kill the town's most important benefactor? As Lieutenant Sheski, a Pennsylvania State Trooper, investigates, he finds that his suspects are reluctant to disclose their pasts--for good reason. The victim's husband, Dr. Lesley Stone, a psychologist, hides a terrible family secret that has cost him not only the relationship with his daughter, but much more. Lieutenant Sheski must uncover all the secrets of cozy Danville to keep himself and Lana out of danger. When he reopens an old case involving the town's famous psychopathic artist and the murder of several little girls, the state trooper finds that decades of lies and deceit have led him back to his victim--Mrs. Rose Stone.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803497792
• ISBN13: 9780803497795
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

New author, great read.

A very good murder mystery-who dun it? Not the butler. The plot continues to thicken. Subtle clues are there for the careful observer. I got most of them, but the author surprised me more than once. Characters include good solid police detectives, nurses, egotistical doctors, rich socialite wives, over indulged children, and diamonds, big diamonds. Then there is Bunky, a few pounds of highly energetic Yorkshire Terrier. Mix this with a little infidelity, a Vietnam poker game, an illegitimate orphan--and oh yes, a pedophile--stir, and you have a great read. I hope Holly writes another mystery. I will certainly buy and read it.

Stone Haven: Muder Along the River

This is one of the best mystery books I've read yet! I would recommend it to all. Can't wait to read her next book!

Awesome Twist!

If you love a mystery, I highly recommend this book. The twist at the end will surprise you!

Good Read

Enjoyed this book immensely. Easy read and want to read more by this author.

Refreshing

I just finished reading this book and found it great reading and refreshing with no profanity in the content. It's easy reading and flowed nicely. There was a nice twist to the mystery and I'm looking foreward to more books by this author.