Get a Clue: Three types of clues hidden in your mystery novel
by gatlin | Oct 12, 2014 | Mystery Writing 101
The whole point of a murder mystery is picking up on the clues and solving the whodunit. But, did you know that mysteries have three types of clues hidden within their pages? “Genuine clues” point to the killer and help the sleuth solve the crime. They’re often...The Art of Planting Clues in a Murder Mystery
by gatlin | Jan 17, 2014 | Mystery Writing 101
Are you struggling with planting all those subtle clues into your murder mystery, and looking for some tips on how to misdirect your reader while still playing fair? Check out this informative article “Don’t Drop Clues, Place Them Carefully” by...Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Hiding Clues in a Murder Mystery Novel
by gatlin | Dec 3, 2013 | Mystery Writing 101
Writing a mystery novel is tough. You can’t withhold all the details until the end, but if you give too much away, your reader will discover who the murderer is before your sleuth. Both should realize the identity of the murderer at the same time. So how do you keep...COMING THIS APRIL!

Boat safety instructor Kate Parks recovers from an injury that ended her career with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, repairs her relationship with her estranged sister, and investigates a series of murders in her little beach town.
Then the hurricane hits...