Something in Common [Paperback]

J.R. Lindermuth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2006

A lonely widow finds the severed head of an unknown young woman on her front porch in a quiet, rural community. In seeking her identity, retired Police Chief Daniel "Sticks" Hetrick discovers a link to a major theft of rare ornithological books and a trail that leads from the big city to his hometown where he is forced to confront danger and the darker side of his community and its residents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593744994
• ISBN-13: 978-1593744991
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,812,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. R. Lindermuth is the author of nine novels, including four in the Sticks Hetrick mystery series set in a fictional rural community near Harrisburg PA. A retired newspaper editor/writer, he is now librarian of his county's historical society where he assists patrons with research and genealogy. He has published stories and articles in a variety of magazines, both print and on line.
Excerpts from his novels, reviews and other information are available at http://jlind11.tripod.com and http://jrlindermuth.com

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something in Common, August 28, 2007

By 

Anne K. Edwards "AKE" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something in Common (Paperback)

Have you ever wanted to live in a small town? Or perhaps you do. Such a place is Swatara Creek, Pennsylvania, where a visit for many readers will be like going home or stepping back into a past they'd almost forgotten.

Could a horrific murder occur here? Yes, it can and has, as the residents learn when an old woman finds the severed head of a young woman on her porch. The residents must face the fact that a murderer lives among them, someone they might call family or friend.

Ex-police chief Dan Hetrick takes a hand in solving the case because the present police chief is not the man for the job and they both know it. While resenting the necessity, Chief Brubaker is forced to accept Dan's help.

The dead girl is a stranger, but they learn the truth of her murder lies in her past and the reason she is in Swatara Creek. Will the killer kill again or is she to be his only victim?

The very talented author J. R. Lindermuth uses his knowledge of small towns and people to create a tale that will keep you reading. False clues and red herrings are skillfully drawn across the trail to send us off in one direction while the killer goes in another. This is a perfect lesson for those of us who like to jump to conclusions. Don't.

The characters have depth and individuality and many seem to welcome the reader to their town. You will enjoy meeting them and perhaps want to return for another visit.

This is a book I am highly pleased to recommend to anyone who likes a good, well written story. I'll be looking for Mr. Lindermuth's next book, you may be sure. Enjoy. I sure did.