“A story of evil shadows, other worlds, and the horrific trail of bodies left behind”

“if you’re the one who relishes ghost stories around a spooky campfire, this book is for you.”
“if you're lookin' for a good ol' mystery with a heroine who’s as fierce as they come. It's a fantastic read that'll keep you guessing”
“A good ol' mystery with a heroine who’s as fierce as they come. It's a fantastic read."

“It’s an intense story, only made more so by Mallory, WHO often gets into situations that require her martial arts skills remain unscathed.”
Mallory often gets into situations that require her wit and martial arts skills remain unscathed.”
This novel is a light-hearted look at how a small town went crazy for four days looking for a "treasure" that may be gold or maybe just Native American artifacts.
This novel is a light-hearted look at how a small town went crazy for four days treasure hunting.

Things heat up when unexplained fires keep happening, a man goes missing, and romance blossoms - or wilts. Set around scenic Lake Red Rock and Knoxville, Iowa, is it murder or just small town mayhem?
Unexplained fires keep happening, a man goes missing, and romance blossoms - or wilts.


Stephen L. Brayton is a Sixth Degree Black Belt and certified instructor with over 30 years experience in The American Taekwondo Association.
He began writing as a child; his first short story concerned a true incident about his reactions to discipline. During high school, he wrote for the school newspaper and was a photographer for the yearbook. For a Mass Media class, he wrote and edited a video project.
In college, he began a personal journal for a writing class; said journal is ongoing. He was also a reporter for the college newspaper.

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