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The Lake Murders
Thriller:The Lake Murders
Thriller 1: The Boy who was a Disappointment
When James Alexander is found dead in a frozen lake near his parents vacation lodge, the hunt is on for his killer. Detective Hernandez is hot on the trail, though things are always complex with rich folk. Talking to the boy's parents, Hernandez forms an opinion as to who is the guilty party. Will public opinion clearly on his side sway the case against the accused?
The characters within this story are judged, not only on their moral values, but upon their guilt in many different directions. Follow the thrills and spills as the story uncovers who murdered James Alexander. Was it the servants? A stranger? Was it one of his family?
On a cold winter's morning, the life of a child becomes cheap and that's when public opinion jumps in to the rescue. Together with evidence gathered at the scene of the crime, will Hernandez bring the killer to justice?
Thriller 2:Twisted Truths
When two couples go away on vacation, something happens which brings friendships to an end. The events which befall Janice on that vacation will follow her the rest of her life. However, justice does not seem to be on her side, at least not until she makes a discovery which changes the way that the legal system looks at her case.
Having lost her husband, Janice is visiting the lake area where he drowned and reminiscing about the husband so cruelly taken from her. Ideas fill her head about how to get justice to come to the true conclusion.
In fact, words spoken by her lawyer spur her on to not giving up on finding out the truth and having it known. Against the backdrop of broken dreams, broken friendships and broken belief in life, will she be able to bring the killer of her husband to justice? It's a hard road to take though one which leads through unexpected places.
Thriller 3: The Murder of Jenny
When the lake is given its ten yearly dredging for the protection of the environment and the wildlife in the area, a shock awaits the environmentalists who discover a body. The body has been weighted down into the lake for over ten years, and the grim discovery begins an investigation.
The Carrington house, nearby, is the nearest residence to the placement of the body. Will Jules Carrington be found to be connected with the murder? Will his story of past regrets reveal the reason for the death? Detectives have their work cut out for them in discovering the history behind the body in the lake.
This history also changes people's perceptions of what happened to Jenny. While being written off by her family as thoughtless, it now seems that her disappearance was not as clear cut as anyone had thought. Who killed Jenny and what could possibly have been gained by her murder?
Thriller 4:Leroy’s Initiation
When Leroy is asked to take an initiation task on by the local gang leader, he is nervous about it but knows that it’s the only way that he can help his mom and sister out of a life of poverty and hard work. His mom’s shift work keeps her away from having any fun out of life. She is always tired and since there is no alimony coming in, she needs to work.
The ten year old child just wants something more for his family. Winston, the gang leader, drives Leroy down to a lake area where the initiation test is to take place.
Thriller 1: The Boy who was a Disappointment
When James Alexander is found dead in a frozen lake near his parents vacation lodge, the hunt is on for his killer. Detective Hernandez is hot on the trail, though things are always complex with rich folk. Talking to the boy's parents, Hernandez forms an opinion as to who is the guilty party. Will public opinion clearly on his side sway the case against the accused?
The characters within this story are judged, not only on their moral values, but upon their guilt in many different directions. Follow the thrills and spills as the story uncovers who murdered James Alexander. Was it the servants? A stranger? Was it one of his family?
On a cold winter's morning, the life of a child becomes cheap and that's when public opinion jumps in to the rescue. Together with evidence gathered at the scene of the crime, will Hernandez bring the killer to justice?
Thriller 2:Twisted Truths
When two couples go away on vacation, something happens which brings friendships to an end. The events which befall Janice on that vacation will follow her the rest of her life. However, justice does not seem to be on her side, at least not until she makes a discovery which changes the way that the legal system looks at her case.
Having lost her husband, Janice is visiting the lake area where he drowned and reminiscing about the husband so cruelly taken from her. Ideas fill her head about how to get justice to come to the true conclusion.
In fact, words spoken by her lawyer spur her on to not giving up on finding out the truth and having it known. Against the backdrop of broken dreams, broken friendships and broken belief in life, will she be able to bring the killer of her husband to justice? It's a hard road to take though one which leads through unexpected places.
Thriller 3: The Murder of Jenny
When the lake is given its ten yearly dredging for the protection of the environment and the wildlife in the area, a shock awaits the environmentalists who discover a body. The body has been weighted down into the lake for over ten years, and the grim discovery begins an investigation.
The Carrington house, nearby, is the nearest residence to the placement of the body. Will Jules Carrington be found to be connected with the murder? Will his story of past regrets reveal the reason for the death? Detectives have their work cut out for them in discovering the history behind the body in the lake.
This history also changes people's perceptions of what happened to Jenny. While being written off by her family as thoughtless, it now seems that her disappearance was not as clear cut as anyone had thought. Who killed Jenny and what could possibly have been gained by her murder?
Thriller 4:Leroy’s Initiation
When Leroy is asked to take an initiation task on by the local gang leader, he is nervous about it but knows that it’s the only way that he can help his mom and sister out of a life of poverty and hard work. His mom’s shift work keeps her away from having any fun out of life. She is always tired and since there is no alimony coming in, she needs to work.
The ten year old child just wants something more for his family. Winston, the gang leader, drives Leroy down to a lake area where the initiation test is to take place.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2015
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
October 14, 2025
This has been on my tbr forever but sadly, I wasn’t a fan. I’m not big on short stories and I did not realize that the whole book consisted of them. They seemed choppy and underdeveloped in my opinion.
August 25, 2021
Good short story collection
This is a good group of short story thrillers. I really enjoyed the quick reads. Each author bought something different to the collection
This is a good group of short story thrillers. I really enjoyed the quick reads. Each author bought something different to the collection
March 7, 2015
Good Stories but not much suspense
These were good stories, but I found them to be lacking in suspense. I felt that these stories were more one's of revenge than true mysteries. It maybe that I have read too many mysteries but I had most of them figured out half way into the story. What I found interesting was the motivation of the murderer or the person right a wrong that had happened. Despite the lack of suspense the stories were enjoyable to read. If you like a good story then try this selection of short stories the only reward for you is that good does win in the end depending on how you define good.
These were good stories, but I found them to be lacking in suspense. I felt that these stories were more one's of revenge than true mysteries. It maybe that I have read too many mysteries but I had most of them figured out half way into the story. What I found interesting was the motivation of the murderer or the person right a wrong that had happened. Despite the lack of suspense the stories were enjoyable to read. If you like a good story then try this selection of short stories the only reward for you is that good does win in the end depending on how you define good.
March 2, 2015
The writing is terrible
Look, I'm not an editor, but the writing is so bad that it's distracting. Not even as compelling as the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries.
Look, I'm not an editor, but the writing is so bad that it's distracting. Not even as compelling as the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries.
March 6, 2015
Fair and predictable
The stories are interesting, but predictable. Easy to figure out the guilty party in each story. If you don't read mystery stories read it.
The stories are interesting, but predictable. Easy to figure out the guilty party in each story. If you don't read mystery stories read it.
March 5, 2015
Too short
The stories are not long enough and details sketchy. Found errors while reading .it's ok if you like something quick to read.
The stories are not long enough and details sketchy. Found errors while reading .it's ok if you like something quick to read.
March 5, 2015
Ouch
Bad editing turns good reading into a drag. I found the storyline interesting but bad grammar distracting. After an overhaul, the stories might be much better.
Bad editing turns good reading into a drag. I found the storyline interesting but bad grammar distracting. After an overhaul, the stories might be much better.
March 10, 2015
Kind of boring
Did not care for this book...got 80percent through it and just gave up... not my kind of thriller at all. Don't recommend this book. Sorry have nothing good to say.
Did not care for this book...got 80percent through it and just gave up... not my kind of thriller at all. Don't recommend this book. Sorry have nothing good to say.
April 4, 2015
Short stories told well.
Enjoyed each story. They were short and to the point of "who did it and why". Would read more of Tracy Steart.
Enjoyed each story. They were short and to the point of "who did it and why". Would read more of Tracy Steart.
April 12, 2015
Too easy to solve
Not very challenging of a story. No suspense, but good remorse for the boy. Sad that people kill for selfish reason.
Not very challenging of a story. No suspense, but good remorse for the boy. Sad that people kill for selfish reason.
December 17, 2015
Good short stories
Good short stories that rise and fall fairly quickly. I some were predictable, but they are short stories. A very quick read.
Good short stories that rise and fall fairly quickly. I some were predictable, but they are short stories. A very quick read.
August 8, 2015
first 2 stories were really good. Good collection of short stories.
December 8, 2015
Several stories that show the lengths some people will go to in order to get what they want.
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