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Reviewed by Denise Stern for Readers' Favorite
A young woman named Samantha Palmer and her brother Marshall venture from their hometown in Texas to the woods of upper New York state to stay with their aunt. Seeking something different in life following a breakup with her former boyfriend, 25-year-old Samantha is more than ready for a fresh start. However, when she arrives at her aunt's house, she is more than a little startled to not only 'bump' into her former boyfriend, but to stumble upon a mystery that will entice her, her brother, and her old boyfriend onto a path to unravel long-buried family secrets. Those secrets cause her to join forces with her former boyfriend to solve the mystery. The problem is that some secrets lie deep, and these secrets may endanger not only Samantha's life, but the life of her brother and boyfriend as well.
"A Copake Lake Mystery: A Change of Pace", written by S.A. Mantell, is a well-developed gentle mystery with likeable characters and believable plot twists. This first work by Mantell offers readers a bit of romance, mystery, humor and suspense. The plot flows nicely, with an even blend of dialogue and narrative that maintains reader interest from start to finish. Several leading and supporting characters add depth to the plot. Through the use of believable and often humorous dialogue, Mantell helps propel the story forward, and the narrative offers visual scenes for readers. Gifted storytelling by Mantell provides readers a three-dimensional glimpse into one woman's quest for her place in life.
