The Monster of Minnesota (News from the Edge, Book 1) (Paperback)

by Mark Sumner (Author)

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Product Description
Investigative reporter Savannah ""Savvy"" McKinnon journeys to northern Minnesota to probe the deaths of four people, supposedly killed by a mysterious lake monster called Big Jelly. Original."

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Ace (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441004598
• ISBN-13: 978-0441004591
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,261,700 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Introducing Savvy Skye, May 28, 2004

By	Joshua Koppel (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In keeping with the tradition of trying to alert readers to books they would probably overlook, this week I am recommending THE MONSTER OF MINNESOTA by Mark Sumner.

Billed as a cross between the Cat Who... books and the X-Files, this is the story of Savannah McKinnon, a writer for a notorious supermarket tabloid. Although she works for a tabloid, Savvy wants to get into serious journalism. When she gets a tip off the line about a lake monster that involves several deaths, Savvy goes out and does the almost unthinkable; she lands a field assignment. But things don't go quite the way she had hoped. First, her source turns out to be a kid. Then other bits of the case go sour. But there are still the bodies, the monster rumors, and a new chemical plant that seems to be killing of the fishing trade; a trade that keeps the town alive. Slowly Savvy begins to put together the pieces and her chances or a serious story.

THE MONSTER OF MINNESOTA is the first in a series called News From the Edge. The ending leaves plenty of room for Savvy to continue on her journalistic path. This book is really a mystery with an element of the fantastic and written by an author who seems to understand the genres. Savvy is a talented and interesting character. As with a modern trend in mysteries Savvy has her sights set on an equally interesting man. He runs a small weekly paper that she often submits articles to (which displeases her boss at the tabloid). The two have an interesting relationship that promises further development if the series continues.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming! Go get it before it becomes a tabloid rumor, July 22, 1997

By A Customer

This slim little book is probably going to disappear like Nessie diving in cold water, but while it's here mystery fans have a chance to visit with a charming and, dare I say, *spunky* heroine. Cleverly plotted and colorful.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cool cosy mystery hiding in the SF aisle, July 7, 1997

By A Customer

Very fun, and sassy. Savannah McKinnon is a young, smart talking reporter who is a little goofy, sweet, soft hearted, and very astute all at the same time. Savvy suspects everyone, and chases every red herring, but she eventually tracks down the mystery. After reading a dozen mysteries in a row that all seem the same, this one was delightfully different