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Mailboat Suspense Series #3
The Captain's Tale
A girl who doesn’t belong. A secret she won’t tell. A killer setting the course.The story continues from Mailboat I and Mailboat II.
The hopes of foster kid Bailey hang on a prayer as her beloved mentor Captain Tommy fights for his life, the most recent victim in a spate of violence that's rocked their idyllic lakeside town. She'd give anything to save him—even if it means making a devil's deal and walking away from him forever.
Officer Ryan Brandt's investigation into Bailey's abusive foster home has been a wash; Bailey won't talk. Once he realizes that Captain Tommy is the only person Bailey trusts, he makes it his mission to keep the two of them together, come wind or high water. His only hope is that Tommy will survive and coax Bailey's secrets up from the depths. Meanwhile, Jimmy the young scientific genius struggles to tell Bailey how he feels about her—at the same time fighting the monsters of his past and the memory of a sister whose fate still torments him.
None of it may matter, though, if the killer succeeds in the next step of his plan. The resulting storm may rock Lake Geneva to its very foundations.
Will long-hidden secrets finally come to the surface, drawing Bailey, Tommy, and other lost souls together? Or will the moor lines slip, setting them adrift as a serial killer navigates the town of Lake Geneva toward an explosive end?
The Captain's Tale is the third book in the thrilling Mailboat Suspense Series. If you fell in love with Bailey and the entire crew from the first two books, you won’t want to miss what happens next in Danielle Lincoln Hanna’s suspenseful page-turner!Buy The Captain's Tale to sink into the suspense today!This series is written to be read in order. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Mailboat The End of the Pier and Mailboat The Silver Helm!
The hopes of foster kid Bailey hang on a prayer as her beloved mentor Captain Tommy fights for his life, the most recent victim in a spate of violence that's rocked their idyllic lakeside town. She'd give anything to save him—even if it means making a devil's deal and walking away from him forever.
Officer Ryan Brandt's investigation into Bailey's abusive foster home has been a wash; Bailey won't talk. Once he realizes that Captain Tommy is the only person Bailey trusts, he makes it his mission to keep the two of them together, come wind or high water. His only hope is that Tommy will survive and coax Bailey's secrets up from the depths. Meanwhile, Jimmy the young scientific genius struggles to tell Bailey how he feels about her—at the same time fighting the monsters of his past and the memory of a sister whose fate still torments him.
None of it may matter, though, if the killer succeeds in the next step of his plan. The resulting storm may rock Lake Geneva to its very foundations.
Will long-hidden secrets finally come to the surface, drawing Bailey, Tommy, and other lost souls together? Or will the moor lines slip, setting them adrift as a serial killer navigates the town of Lake Geneva toward an explosive end?
The Captain's Tale is the third book in the thrilling Mailboat Suspense Series. If you fell in love with Bailey and the entire crew from the first two books, you won’t want to miss what happens next in Danielle Lincoln Hanna’s suspenseful page-turner!Buy The Captain's Tale to sink into the suspense today!This series is written to be read in order. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Mailboat The End of the Pier and Mailboat The Silver Helm!
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2019
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Danielle Lincoln Hanna
15 books66 followersDanielle Lincoln Hanna is the author of the Mailboat Suspense Series, set in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. While she now lives in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, her first love is still the Great Plains of North Dakota where she was born. When she’s not writing, you can find her hiking with her boyfriend Charles, adventuring with her puppy Angel, and avoiding surprise attacks from her cat Fergus.
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October 7, 2024
The mystery continues as some clues remain elusive but the reader may have info the police don’t.
Ryan wants to protect Bailey as he looks for any evidence that could put Bud in jail and he would like to create a better relationship with Monica. An attempt on Tommy’s last few has Ryan seeking counsel from Police Chaplin Bill Gallagher. Bill and Peggy have been fostering children although they already have grandchildren they may be adopting to more youngsters. By the time Ryan leaves he’s been educated on “relentless love” a term that will soon change Ryan’s life.
Jimmy meets Roland Markham who sees potential in the boy but he also recognizes Jimmy needs guidance to achieve his long term goals. It’s possible Roland can use Jimmy’s talent for his benefit.
Still confused about this Boy-Girl relationship business, Jimmy asks Noah for advice. He doesn’t say Bailey is his person of interest and of course the question is asked using more scientific terminology which at first confuses Noah.
Ryan wants to protect Bailey as he looks for any evidence that could put Bud in jail and he would like to create a better relationship with Monica. An attempt on Tommy’s last few has Ryan seeking counsel from Police Chaplin Bill Gallagher. Bill and Peggy have been fostering children although they already have grandchildren they may be adopting to more youngsters. By the time Ryan leaves he’s been educated on “relentless love” a term that will soon change Ryan’s life.
Jimmy meets Roland Markham who sees potential in the boy but he also recognizes Jimmy needs guidance to achieve his long term goals. It’s possible Roland can use Jimmy’s talent for his benefit.
Still confused about this Boy-Girl relationship business, Jimmy asks Noah for advice. He doesn’t say Bailey is his person of interest and of course the question is asked using more scientific terminology which at first confuses Noah.
September 17, 2020
3rd book is back on track and another cliff hanger. Much better read than 2nd book, I'm looking forward to Bailey's development and hopefully justice in book 4..
October 21, 2022
Continuing the story right where book 2 left off. Really like all the characters. A very quick and thrilling read. Ended again in a huge cliffhanger. Now to get the 4th and 5th books!!
May 3, 2019
Danielle does it again. Another page turner added to mailboat series. The characters keep getting more dept. You'll unable to put it down as the action will keep you on the edge of your seat.
June 2, 2019
The Captain’s Tale, the latest addition to The Mailboat Suspense Series, is the best of the three books.
Picking up exactly where The Silver Helm left off, we are immediately immersed in the characters of Ryan and Bailey as the race to save Captain Tommy’s life begins. Danielle Lincoln Hanna masterfully weaves in the other characters and we learn much more about old, fractured friendships and relationships.
Revelation follows revelation in this book, each more explosive than the next until the final, fatal confrontation takes place. The Captain’s Tale contained enough twists and turns that the ending took me by surprise.
As a member of the Early Reader Team, I just want to say, I loved this book and now cannot wait for Mailboat 4.
Picking up exactly where The Silver Helm left off, we are immediately immersed in the characters of Ryan and Bailey as the race to save Captain Tommy’s life begins. Danielle Lincoln Hanna masterfully weaves in the other characters and we learn much more about old, fractured friendships and relationships.
Revelation follows revelation in this book, each more explosive than the next until the final, fatal confrontation takes place. The Captain’s Tale contained enough twists and turns that the ending took me by surprise.
As a member of the Early Reader Team, I just want to say, I loved this book and now cannot wait for Mailboat 4.
July 29, 2019
Another exciting addition to the series about sixteen-year-old Bailey Johnson, a Lake Geneva mailboat jumper, and her relationships with the mailboat captain, her nefarious foster father, a school friend nerd named Jimmy, and assorted members of the Lake Geneva law enforcement community. In particular, I love the author's use of similes and metaphors to add color and emotion to her stories. She has a unique talent in capturing just the right analogies.
November 27, 2020
Well, this one ended with a bang.... and now it's wait until the auhtor comes out with the next. It was promised for Summer 2020 but instead she put out a prequel... Feeling a bit jerkede around to be honest.
I geninely like Bailey and Ryan, two of the mmain characters, so I will probably read #4 when it comes out, but I'm fairly certain I won't buy any more "series" from this author once I find out what happenned to these folks in Lake Geneva...
I geninely like Bailey and Ryan, two of the mmain characters, so I will probably read #4 when it comes out, but I'm fairly certain I won't buy any more "series" from this author once I find out what happenned to these folks in Lake Geneva...
February 17, 2022
The story line in interesting, grabs you with ongoing action but becomes stalling as each character reviews the same plot twist from their individual emotional shortcomings that tend to detract from the enjoyment as each one is unable to cope or overcome time after time. No real learning curve evolving or any kind of resolution or hope for one, could go on like this for several more books but i'm not interested anymore.
June 22, 2023
I will finish the series. However, adding more characters, more dilemma's and more problems really muddy up the story. I, personally, don't care about the new additions. SPOILER:: Adding the genius kid only to blow him up? Along with one of the only genuine good guys? Why? As mentioned, I will finish the series but I don't see any more by this writer in the near future.
January 12, 2026
Couldn't put it down! And I can't believe it's not written by a Lake Geneva native. She sure is doing her research. Books 1-3 take place over about two weeks and three murders plus other mayhem and nothing is solved yet!
July 4, 2019
Awesome book! I was unable to put it down, as was true with the first two books in this series. Can't wait for number 4.
July 19, 2019
This is such an exciting series! Never know what will happen next. Wish I didn't have to wait so long for the next book to be released.
March 15, 2020
So far a good read, but I do wonder how many more books this series can support? If it's more than one or two more books I think I might have to bale!!
November 14, 2020
Wow! This book was amazing! The best book in the series so far. Very suspenseful and action packed. I must admit I’m angry Bud Weber didn’t get killed. Looking forward to reading book #4!
November 9, 2022
Page 250 '"Well." Lehman settled... "How 'bout them Brewers?"' This author does not know her head from a cheese curd. Any self-respecting Wisconsinite would have said, "How 'bout DEM Brewers?"
January 2, 2023
I love these books! It's so fun to read stories that take place near where you live.
May 31, 2023
Another great read in this series! I really enjoyed the way the story is heading and the character's development.
June 15, 2023
Annoying!!!
Not well written and never ending story line - a ploy to get you to keep purchasing. Very disappointing. Will not purchase this author again!!
Not well written and never ending story line - a ploy to get you to keep purchasing. Very disappointing. Will not purchase this author again!!
December 17, 2023
I'm hooked
I'm hooked on this series. Each book gets more intense. The cliff hangers c keep me reaching for the next book (kindle dowmload).
I'm hooked on this series. Each book gets more intense. The cliff hangers c keep me reaching for the next book (kindle dowmload).
January 8, 2024
Sailboat 3
Have enjoyed the books so far,lots of unanswered question. Can't wait to read the next book. It can only get better from here
Have enjoyed the books so far,lots of unanswered question. Can't wait to read the next book. It can only get better from here
February 6, 2024
Irritating
This author doesn't know how to end a book. Instead of an ending we get a cliffhanger...every time. I certainly won't be starting another of her series.
This author doesn't know how to end a book. Instead of an ending we get a cliffhanger...every time. I certainly won't be starting another of her series.
July 29, 2024
Once again she leaves us hanging at the end. I've come to enjoy the characters but don't like the literary technique of leaving the reader hanging, forcing them to read the next book. On to book IV
October 21, 2025
Wow! Another book in the series….another cliffhanger at the end. Such compelling characters and storyline! Here’s me going to find book iv to start it immediately.
September 10, 2023
Really good! Onto number 4!
July 25, 2022
The author notes that the books must be read in order and they truly need to be. Each book ends with no real conclusion then the storyline continues in the next book. I love the Lake Geneva area and the books help capture the essence of the area.
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