Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake [Paperback]

Michael B. Druxman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1998

From its first page, readers are caught in a murder mystery that twists and turns through the highways leaving Seattle, to the backroads of Eastern Washington.

16 years have passed and Jay Barnett returns to the resort town of Mineral Lake with his five year old son only to find open hostility, anti-Semitism, and terror. Set in Washington State, this mystery/thriller was inspired by true events which the author masterfully weaves into a shocking story of murder and kidnapping in a community lost in its prejudicial values. Characters crackle with emotion while they play a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Jay Barnett eventually learns the lesson "IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO HOME AGAIN."

Sherlock Holmes Fans, will enjoy this book since Basil (Rathbone) and his classic Sherlock Holmes movies, are key elements in the story.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake", is an exciting murder mystery based on a true story in Washington State. Mr. Druxman offers a vividness, and unique point of view that most murder mystery writers fail to accomplish. "Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake" tells the story of murder and intrigue on such a scale that it keeps the ending a total surprise. Mr. Druxman is a master of storytelling! As a professional screenwriter Mr. Duxman has displayed his talent for capturing his audience and taking them on an emotional ride of great depth and width. It's very obvious from page one that these skills have helped him produced a great novel and one I highly recommend. -- Christopher Wehner, Screenwriters Utopia

Nobody Drowns In Mineral Lake is an ominous mystery which leads to a second time around love affair. It is filled with heart gripping horror and helplessness of a kidnapping and the desperate search for the child. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down

(STELLA STEVENS - Actress The Poseidon Adventure-) Michael Druxman tells a vivid and unfortgettable story of a homecoming that develops into your worst nightmare. You are inexorably drawn into the seren, yet eerie Northwest where present meets the past - full of mystery, intrigue and terror...filled with finely drawn characters and a compeeling plaot, that makes it a real can't put it down page turner.

(STEVE KANALY - Actor - Dalles- ) Michael Druxman is an ingenious author inthe way he has woven this tale into a taut and very readable work. He captures life and speech in the backwaters of Washington incredibly well. (JOHN AUSTIN - Book Of The Week -) -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

Mr. Druxman was born in Seattle and graduated from Garfield High School in 1959 and the University of Washington in 1963. He is a produced screenwriter and playwright with several current productions both onscreen and on stage. As a long time Hollywood historian, Mr. Druxman is the author of several current books on writing and film. This is Mr. Druxman's first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: The Center Press (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889198048
• ISBN-13: 978-1889198040
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,259,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in Seattle, WA, graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Washington. In 1963, I moved to Los Angeles, eventually opening my own entertainment public relations business. I began writing professionally in the 1970s, starting with books about movies and movie stars, and then graduated to stage plays, screenplays and novels. I've directed for both stage and screen, and also taught several college-level writing courses. My motto: Take all viable opportunities that come your way, because you never know where they will lead.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A taut mystery/thriller, February 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake (Paperback)

NOBODY DROWNS IN MINERAL LAKE is a fascinating tale based on a true story in Washington State. Michael Druxman is an ingenious author in the way he has woven this tale into a taut and very readable work. He has captured life and speech in the backwaters of Washington incredibly well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!, February 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake (Paperback)

Michael Druxman tells a vivid and unforgettable story of a homecoming that quickly develops into your worst nightmare. You are inexorably drawn into the serene, yet eerie Northwest where the present meets the past - full of mystery, intrigue, prejudice and terror. NOBODY DROWNS IN MINERAL LAKE is filled with finely drawn characters and a compelling plot that makes it a real can't-put-it-down page turner!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The No Reader of Mystery Novels' Mystery Novel, July 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake (Paperback)

"Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake", a novel by Michael B. Druxman, is a good story and great story telling, which is not surprising when you know that Mr. Druxman wrote The book on the subject in "The Art of Storytelling". "Mineral Lake" weaves its tale with solid, likeable characters who stick with you even the when you put the book down for that last time. He smartly brings the reader from the general to the specific so cleverly, you barely even notice. I loved this novel and I'm not usually attracted to mystery stories. I'll definitely recommend it to my book club.