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Another charming resort town and, not very far away, an ugly secret. Can Darrell find justice for
a murdered teen before something ugly happens to him, his wife and his young son?
Red Shadows at Saugatuck
The Haunted Shores Mysteries Book 4
by Randy Overbeck
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
This fourth entry in the Haunted Shores Mysteries series takes Darrell, Erin and their young son,
Leo, home to Michigan for a family celebration. But, on their way, they notice a “MISSING” flyer
for a Native girl and the whole family gets involved for searching for the teen. However, the
teen turns out to be murdered, not missing and haunts father and son, seeking justice.
“A gripping tale of finding justice for a missing Native American teen.”—John DeDakis, author
of Fake and Senior CNN Editor for “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.”
“Darrell and Erin now have a son, who inherited his gift and it made an even better storyline.
Their united family bond propelled the scenes. This was a paranormal fantasy, but it touched on
the real-life issue of missing Indigenous women with heartbreaking and emotional elements.
Overbeck is a dominant storyteller of mystery and suspense. A must-read book.”—Darlene
Fredette, author of One Sweet Christmas, A Redland Falls Story
“Red Shadows at Saugatuck is one of the finest books ever written, a paranormal mystery that
stole my soul and took my breath away.” ★★★★★++ stars—N N Light Bookheaven
“Red Shadow at Saugatuck by Randy Overbeck was complex and captivating. I was mesmerized
from the very first page right up to the last one.”— ReadersFavorite.com
“Red Shadows at Saugatuck is thoughtful, deeply human, and low-key terrifying in a quiet way.”
★★★★★ The Gold Award–Literary Titan
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Guest Post
As an author, I enjoy all the aspects of writing—the research to get the details right, the inventing of the tale, the crafting of the narrative, the editing and the thrill of completing another piece readers might find interesting. My series, the Haunted Shores Mysteries, have received such a tremendous response from critics and readers alike that I’ve been amazed and thrilled. The novels have earned ten national awards
including Best Book Award (Chanticleer Books and Reviews), Gold Award (LiteraryTitan) and Mystery of the Year (ReaderViews) and achieved a #1 and #2 bestseller status on Amazon and B & N. Not to mention hundreds of five stars reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
Readers have responded so well to the first three books in the Haunted Shores Mysteries series—which chronicle the path of Darrell and Erin from meeting to falling in love, to getting married—I thought the
narrative was ready for the next chapter. So in this entry, Darrell and Erin, married seven years, have a precocious little five-year-old, who’s inherited his father’s ability to see ghosts. In this story, Darrell returns home to Michigan, which gave me a chance to feature his interesting extended family. In Red Shadows at Saugatuck, readers find another great whodunit set in another stunning resort town, this time Saugatuck,
Michigan. And I’ve wrapped the haunted aura of Native American spiritualty around the mystery of the murder. And this installment is also a tale about family love, relationships and bonds.
In the words of a reviewer, readers will find a tale that is “socially relevant and strangely beautiful in its grief, haunting in every sense of the word.” (litandcoffeereviews).
Other reviewers and readers agree.
“This wasn’t just a ghost story, it was a mystery wrapped in social commentary, and I admire that. The suspense kept me hooked, and the ending left me both satisfied and thoughtful.”—Goodreads reviewer
“Thoughtful, deeply human and low-key terrifying.”—Literary Titan
“A paranormal mystery while stole my heart and took my breath away. Truly, one of the finest books ever written.”—N N Light Bookheaven
“I really appreciated how the book shed light on the heartbreaking issue of missing Indigenous women. A powerful, gripping, and unforgettable read. Highly recommend!”—Goodreads reviewer
About the Author
Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author, speaker and podcaster. As an
educator, he served children for more than three decades and has mined that experience to
create captivating fiction, authoring two series, the bestselling series, “The Haunted Shores
Mysteries,” and the award-winning series, “Lessons in Peril.” His novels have won national
awards including Mystery of the Year (ReaderViews) Best Book Award (Chanticleer Books and
Reviews) and the Gold Award (Literary Titan) and amassed hundreds of 5-star reviews on
Amazon and Goodreads. Dr. Overbeck also hosts the popular podcast, “Great Stories about
Great Storytellers,” where he reveals the unusual and sometimes strange backstories of famous
authors, directors and poets. He is a speaker in considerable demand, sharing his popular
presentations about ghosts, writing and book publishing with hundreds of audiences all over
the U.S.
As a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Dr. Overbeck is an active member of the
literary community, contributing to a writers’ critique group, serving as a mentor to emerging
writers and participating in writing conferences such as Killer Nashville and the ThrillerFest.
When he’s not researching, writing, speaking or podcasting, Randy enjoys traveling with his
wife Cathy and visiting both his far-flung family and scenic locations, often in search of
inspiration for his next great story.
Author Links
Website: https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/
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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/randy-overbeck
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Randy-Overbeck/author/B07QQHW7DM
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4825632.Randy_Overbeck
Excerpt
She glared at the downpour, measuring its progress. They had maybe fifteen minutes.
Then, they were going to get drenched.
“Mom, what are we going to do?” Leo squeaked.
“It’s going to be okay,” she said, the first thing which came to her.
He looked up at her, deep green eyes wide. “How are we going to get to…Aunt
Gertrude’s?” He sniffled. “I wish we were home, on the Chesapeake.”
She pulled Leo to her and hugged him. “So do I, son.” She stared at the water.
“So…do…I.” She knew she needed to comfort her son, but what could she say? She’d tried
never to lie to Leo. She scrunched down next him. “Mr. Salazar knows where we were headed.
When we don’t come back in time, he’d send someone to go look for us. We simply need to
wait.”
“You think so?” Leo sniffed.
“I do,” Erin answered, hoping she wasn’t lying to him. “But for now, since your dad’s not
here, I need you to be a big guy for me. You think you can do that?”
He gave a slow nod and stuck out his chest. “I’ll try.”
Erin hugged him again. “That’s my big boy.” Still low next to him, she pointed out over
the water. “See that line?”
“You mean that dark row?”
“Yeah, that’s a storm.”
“It is?” The fear was back in his voice.
“Yeah, and it’s coming this way.” She patted him on the chest. “The good news is it
doesn’t look like there is any thunderstorm with it.” She pointed again. “No lightning.”
“O-kay,” he swallowed the two syllables.
“It means we’re going to get wet. But hey, didn’t we just spend the last few hours getting
wet?”
He nodded.
“I think we can stand a little rain. What do you think?”
He looked at the approaching curtain of rain and then at his mom. “I guess so.” He
sniffed again. “But mom, I’m scared.”
She hugged him tight. “It’ll be okay. You’ll see.” She hoped she wasn’t lying. “Hey, I just
thought of something. Remember the cave we passed on our way to the waterfall. The one you
wanted to explore, but I wouldn’t let you.” She glanced at the curtain of rain, then back at her
son. “I think now would be a great time to check out the cave. What do you say?”
“Okay,” he gulped.
“If we hurry, we’ll might even be able to beat the rain.” She grabbed the picnic basket
and the preserver. “I’ll race you.”
As they trotted down the trail they’d left a few minutes ago, she cast one last glance over
her shoulder. But no one will be able to see us hiding in the cave…if they come looking for us.
Chapter 38
The rain pounding on the roof of the car woke him. Darrell had no idea how long he’d
been out. He shook his head and it all came back to him, like a slowly evolving video. The black
SUV on his tail. Their hell-bent speed. Then the Cadillac pulled up alongside him. The car cut in
front and Darrell had to jerk his car onto the shoulder. He lost control and swerved off the road.
He felt his forehead. It hurt, bad. He must’ve hit it on the steering wheel. At least, the
airbag hadn’t deployed. The car was still drivable, he thought. The Taurus hadn’t conked out, the
engine idled quietly. Darrell decided he better get out to assess the damage. He put the car in
park. When he was about the turn off the ignition, he hesitated. What if it didn’t restart? He let it
alone.
He pulled the handle to open his door, but it only moved about an inch and then stopped.
He buzzed the window down and the rain sluiced inside. Darrell did his best to ignore it and
looked out and down. He saw the edge of the ditch about a foot deep next to his car, his door.
Yanking his head in, he raised the window back up. No need to get any more wet than he
had to. He climbed over the console and practically stumbled into the passenger’s seat, Erin’s
seat. At least, she hadn’t been with him. The speed and the near collision would’ve infuriated
her…and terrified her. Hell, it terrified him. He hoped she and Leo were having a great time out
on the water. The rain pounded on the steel frame of the roof. He prayed they weren’t dealing
with this storm out over Lake Michigan.
Putting his shoulder against the passenger door, it opened partway and Darrell could feel
it pushing against the mud on the ground. He squeezed through the opening and out the door. His
feet squelched in the mud. In seconds, the hard rain drenched him, his clothes soaked. At least, it
wasn’t cold. Rain had cooled it a little, but the temperature still hovered in the high seventies, he
guessed. Since he was out and soaked, he forced himself to struggle in the mud and check out the
car. His feet getting sucked into the muck, he tromped his way around most of the frame. The
Taurus appeared to be okay, though some parts of the body were so mud-splattered he couldn’t
be sure. He’d driven off the road and over the shoulder but the culvert must have caught the car,
the sloppy mud cutting the speed before he could run into anything else.
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