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Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake

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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.

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!

"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.

After reading "Nobody Drowns In Mineral Lake," you will know that the author has been there,done that. Druxman boldly calls it as he sees it. Druxman pointedly and artfully defines Jay returning to his hometown. While back at Mineral City resort, Jay encounters police corruption, injustice, rudeness, bigotry and the hatred still abounding amongst the controlling hometowners. Mineral Lake resort's small-minded and ignorant people are colorfully depicted by Druxman who takes his readers through this time warp. Jay's experiences keep you reading on and wondering right till the end. The book has lure. You will find yourself trying to identify, discover and resolve the Mineral Lake Mystery. I purchased this novel quite by accident; I recommend it. Not only is it a good mystery; but gives a good look at evils that secretly lurk in small hometowns. "Nobody Drowns In Mineral Lake" has a good mystery plot that is woven with vivid truths. Yes, it should be said; this writer speaks from the gut. Nearly drowned by the prejudices in Mineral Lake, Jay tells his touching tale in a way we all can relate to.

I marvel at the folks who read this and gave it five stars. Presumably, all were friends of the writer ("a customer" wrote most of the reviews). Having tried several times to get into the book, I finally gave up. The writing is horribly pedantic, relying on lame descriptions of thoughts and events rather than having action paint the characters or story. I must add that the reviews on the back cover are not written by any literary critics of note, and that the publisher is unknown, and, I suspect, a self-published house. Skip this one and save your $$.