Dead Creek (Loon Lake Fishing Mystery) [Paperback]

Victoria Houston (Author)

Book Description

Series: Loon Lake Fishing Mystery | Publication Date: November 7, 2000

In Wisconsin's Northwoods, fishing is a way of life-and when the muskies are biting, life couldn't be better. But when Doc Osborne catches more than he bargained for, he winds up in the middle of a murder mystery-and only Chief of Police Lew Ferris can get him out of it.

"What a great story! A book fishermen of all ages are sure to enjoy."-Tony Rizzo, author of Secrets of a Muskie Guide• 2nd in the all-new series.

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About the Author

Victoria Houston is the author of the highly popular Loon Lake mystery series. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on National Public Radio. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (November 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425177033
• ISBN-13: 978-0425177037
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,269,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars mysyery aimed at the fisheman but can be enjoyed by all, November 7, 2000

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Creek (Loon Lake Fishing Mystery) (Paperback)

Just about every one of the 4000 residents of Lake Loon knows that retired dentist, Doctor Osborne loves to take his boat out and go fishing. He especially enjoys catching muskie, a Wisconsin delicacy. Just about the only thing, the sexagenarian loves more than fishing, is helping Chief of Police Lew Ferris solve crime. Perhaps he just has a crush on his favorite law enforcement official.

He is unaware that when he has the chance to catch some muskie in an isolated locale, he will soon be working with his favorite police officer. In a small inlet of the lake, Osborne finds a wired cage containing the bodies of four adults. No one knows who the victims are except that they are wealthy out of towners who disappeared form an upscale retreat. Lew and Osborne will need three parts perseverance and seven parts luck to solve this impossible case.

People who enjoy fishing will want to read DEAD CREEK, but those fans of a well-drawn regional police procedural will also want to read this novel. All the subplots smoothly return to the main theme and there are plenty of suspects to keep the audience guessing about what is going on and who is the mastermind behind the mysterious events. With this fine novel, Victoria Houston will hook readers and make them seek her previous stories.

Harriet Klausne

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Catch, May 27, 2002

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Cynthia Chow (Kaneohe, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Creek (Loon Lake Fishing Mystery) (Paperback)

This is not your typical small-town mystery featuring a cozy fishing village. Retired dentist Paul Osborne has a habit of coming accross dead bodies, and this time it's a doozy. Four dead bodies are left frozen in a cage, with one displaying rather disturbing gender parts. Paul would rather not have much to do with this, but when asked by the lovely Police Chief Lew Ferris to help out, he cannot refuse. Paul is aided by his trusty young friend Ray, who comes from a family of lawyers and doctors yet chooses to live off the land poaching and tracking.

Long lost family secrets, the effects of pollution, a strip bar, and a loon-calling contest all come into play as the three try to track down just what happened in Loon Lake...P>This is a great series with wonderful characters. I look forward to following them in the forthcoming novels.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Winning Series, December 22, 2000

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Eunice Loecher (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Creek (Loon Lake Fishing Mystery) (Paperback)

When I finished reading, Dead Creek, I went out a bought a second copy for a friend. This second novel in Victoria Houston's, Loon Lake Fishing Mystery Series is a keeper. Definitely a can't put down thriller. The characters are unforgetable. I enjoyed Ms Houston's first book, Dead Angler, and anxiously awaited this release. WOW! What an incredible few hours of absolute reading enjoyment.. Felt like I had stepped back in with a group of friends. You won't be disappointed with your visit to Loon Lake. It's always an exciting adventure. Can hardly wait for book three to be released in 2001. I know it will be worth the wait.