Just in time for the holidays!
The Magic of Yuletide
The winter holidays — Christmas, Chanukah, Yule/Solstice — have always been a magical time of year, and likely will continue to be, now and into the future.
Stories of holidays past, present, and future — even on other worlds — are all part of the magic.
Join us in adventures on Earth and beyond, where you’ll find stories for children, family friendly escapades, and spine-chilling exploits that will delight, enchant, and provide food for thought.
Come with us and learn The Magic of Yuletide!
The story of
Dale Kesterson
Dale Kesterson was born in Manhattan, NY and grew up on Long Island. Since then, she has lived in six widely diverse locations, from New Orleans to deliberately moving to a town so small it does not have a red-yellow-green traffic light.
She has been creating stories and putting them on paper since the age of seven, even writing and producing a neighborhood play at twelve. Life, however, kept her busy doing things such as majoring in science in college, teaching math and science, studying nursing, and managing a small home business with her husband.
Odd creative opportunities presented themselves throughout the years, however, with two highlights. Dale did a two-year stint with an opera company where she performed pantomime characters while singing with the chorus and she worked on a radio show as an anchor and character voice artist.
She co-authored the first two Time Guards novels, and now pens the Lauren Kaye Mysteries. RESORT TO MURDER is the introductory novel of a new series, and STAGED FOR DEATH will follow in the spring of 2022.
Dale is a seasoned traveler who is also a professional photographer. In 2018 she auditioned for a part for a community theater and has been active as an actress, singer, and assistant director with two local community theaters in her area.
She lives in southwest Kansas with her husband (of over 30 years) and their hairless cats. When she’s not writing, performing, or appearing at conventions as an author or panelist or songstress, she does handcrafts. This lady hates being bored!
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Deadly Reflections: A Lauren Kaye Mystery
Lauren Kaye has her friends more than a little concerned.
The feisty and independent Daily Gleaner reporter, now encased in an upper body cast due to injuries, is being compliant, docile, and cooperative. Mildly alarmed, Robert Mallory arranges to whisk her from his mansion in Northwoods Glen on Long Island to a posh hotel in New York City for the Broadway opening of The King and I as a treat; he also conspires with opera star Ashton Harper to entice Lauren into using her investigative skills to solve a puzzle. Harper’s mentor, Alden Whitaker, a reclusive invalid with a secret past, claims he is being haunted by mysterious and terrifying things in his bedchamber.
In a whirlwind, long weekend, Lauren—with the help of her friends—discovers Whitaker is being subjected to seemingly paranormal horrifying sounds, distorted words, and ghostly images in his mirror with one goal: reveal the hiding place of a treasure by breaking his spirit with DEADLY REFLECTIONS.
Reviews
“Dale has done it again. She has written another incredible mystery in the first-person narrative. I love how she continues to only give what Lauren Kaye sees, hears, and knows. You would think you would get frustrated when you know something is happening, but are not sure what, because Lauren is not experiencing it. But Dale works her magic so that you keep reading because you know Lauren is going to find out, even if it will kill her. Despite all the trouble Lauren gets into, she has surprisingly survived four books so far.
“If you haven’t read a Lauren Kaye mystery, you are missing out. As far as I am concerned, Dale is this age’s Agatha Christie.“
MarkAdam Miller
“I just finished reading Murderous Intentions – the third book in the Lauren Kaye Mystery series. Like the two previous books, this one did not disappoint! Kesterson is a master storyteller! Her characters are captivating, clever, and endearing. The book transports the reader back in time, immersing us into a world of old-fashioned gumshoe detective work, mystery, and charm. These books are a delight to read! I can’t wait for the next one!
Terri L., Springville, AL
“I’m so excited about the new Lauren Kaye Mystery, Murderous Intentions! If you haven’t read Dale Kesterson’s other two books [Resort to Murder and Staged for Death], you are absolutely missing out!!! These novels are clean and so action packed you won’t want to put them down. The novels don’t have to be read in order, and are absolutely stellar. I promise they are a must read! Five stars on Jumpmaster Press!”
Val L. Garden City, KS
“A well-done work. Resort to Murder is a great little whodunit. It has a diverse gallery of characters, multiple events and twists, competent characterizations, and the length of the story is just right without overstaying its welcome. It earns its place on any mystery lover’s shelf.”
Kayan R., Knoxville, TN
Awesome, I’m not normally a mystery fan, but after reading the first Lauren Kaye Mystery, Resort to Murder I couldn’t wait to read Staged for Death. It did not disappoint, loved every word of it. Whether in a police station, newspaper office, or opera company it was authentic and believable. Great action and suspense.
Arthur L., NY, NY
Lauren Kaye is a savvy journalist with a nose for mystery, and she’s definitely way ahead of her time in post WWII New York. Both books in the series have characters you would love to know in real life. This series is a winner! I’m waiting for book three!
Lee M., Palm Springs, CA
Staged for Death is a delightfully well written mystery in the Lauren Kaye series. It features a nostalgic setting, relatable charactors, and an engaging plot that pulls you in and keeps you searching for clues. I wasn’t familiar with the author, but I’ve now made room to give Dale Kesterson’s works a place of honor on my book shelves. I’m excited to read the other books in the series.
A. Davis, Amazon
Other Books
Resort to Murder: A Lauren Kaye Mystery
Staged for Death: A Lauren Kaye Mystery
Murderous Intentions: A Lauren Kaye Mystery
