In the Dead of Winter (The Blue Water Mysteries) by Lyn Farrell
About In the Dead of Winter
In the Dead of Winter (The Blue Water Mysteries)
Mystery
1st in Series
Setting - Michigan
Publisher : Camel Press
Publication date : February 10, 2026
Print length : 260 pages
Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1684923182
ISBN-13 : 978-1684923182
Digital ISBN-13 : 978-1684923199
ASIN : B0G2TD4JKH
Victoria Treadwell, dispatcher for the sheriff's office, is driving to work in a snowstorm when she sees a car fish-tailing behind her. Horrified, she watches at the car swerves off the road. When she heads back to help, she finds the driver bent over the steering wheel and barely breathing. In the back seat is a tiny child in a pink snowsuit. Victoria calls for an ambulance and then dials her boss, Pete Manstead, Undersheriff, of Charlevoix County. The ambulance arrives and the paramedic tries to shock the woman's heart back into rhythm, but the driver, who they learn is named Carly Yellowwood, is dead. From the autopsy, Pete finds Carly died of a drug overdose, although she didn't use drugs. The coroner lists the cause of death as murder. Pete sends his deputies to visit Carly's neighbors and learns she has been seeing two men. One is her ex-husband, Joe Yellowwood, a Native American living on the nearby reservation. No one knows the second man. Since Carly Yellowwood was divorced and has a new boyfriend. Pete believes its a crime of passion. Victoria, who hopes to adopt Carly's motherless child, thinks the motive is far darker.
About Lyn Farrell
Lyn Farquhar—pen name Lyn Farrell—holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and is an experienced author, having published the seven-book series (the Mae December mysteries) with Epicenter Press and four books in the Rosedale Investigations series. She has also published one women’s fiction book. To date, eight of her books have been picked up by a secondary publisher, Harlequin. Sales to date from both primary and secondary publishers are approaching 50,000. Lyn worked for Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine for 35 years before retiring to pursue her dream of becoming a published fiction author. Lyn is the mother of two, has six stepchildren, and twelve grandchildren. She loves gardening, playing with her Cavalier King Charles spaniels, and is always on the lookout for paintings by her famous artist grandfather, Eugene Iverd.
INTERVIEW
1.
When did you first
realize you wanted to be a writer?
In the 7th grade when the homeroom teacher read John
Steinbeck’s “The Pear” to the class.
2.
How long does it take
you to write a book?
Six to 8 months before it’s ready to go to the publisher
3.
What is your work
schedule like when you're writing?
I usually write for 2 to 3 hours every morning
4.
What would you say is
your interesting writing quirk?
When I get stuck on a plot, I take long walks outside with my dogs
in huge parks along the river. Then I sleep on it. The following morning, I
know what to do.
5.
How do books get
published?
I’m fortunate to have a fine independent publisher, Epicenter
Press so all I have to do now is write them.
6.
Where do you get your
information or ideas for your books?
Almost everywhere, tv, movies, books, and sometimes the plot just
springs full-blown in my head.
7.
When did you write your
first book and how old were you?
Because I worked full-time, I had to wait until I retired to start
writing. I was 65 when “One Dog Too Many” was published.
8.
What do you like to do
when you're not writing?
I help out with three non-profit community groups, am a dog-mom to
my two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and I had a famous grandfather who was
an artist for the Saturday Evening Post. I look for his artwork on the net. I
also have a large family, 2 kids, 6 step kids, and 12 grandchildren. I keep in
touch with all of them.
9.
What does your family
think of your writing?
My oldest daughter, Lisa, co-wrote 7 books with me. My second
daughter, Shauna, comes to all my signings. Three of my step kids are
invariably supportive.
10.
What was one of the most
surprising things you learned in creating your books?
The most surprising thing, and it doesn’t happen often, is when I
find myself writing something that just appears, not having been in my head at
all. Often it’s a person from my past, but sometimes it’s a character who
surprises me.
11.
How many books have you
written? Which is your favorite?
I’ve written 14 traditionally published books, 3 self-published YA
fantasy books, and 1 books for children.
12.
Do you have any
suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?
First off, read in your genre. See what appeals to readers. Keep
in mind, if you write fiction, that 85% of fiction readers are women and they
mostly read romance and mystery. Writing is mostly a lonely job, keeping your
fanny in the chair is critical, even when social things beckon. I write every
day.
13.
Do you hear from your
readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
I love to hear from readers. Some ask me to present at book clubs,
which I just love. It used to be hard for me to hear criticism, but not
anymore. All reactions are helpful, good, bad or indifferent. They are all
grist to the mill.
14.
Do you like to create
books for adults?
Yes, but I don’t use swear words, so teen-agers sometimes read my
books. And I have a 5th grader in my neighborhood who reads my
stories too.
15.
What do you think makes
a good story?
I love the mystery genre, especially when I can hunt down the
killer using unusual methods.
16.
As a child, what did you
want to do when you grew up?
I’ve wanted to write since I was in the 7th grade.
17.
What Would you like my
readers to know?
That I’m passionate about what I do, I’m continually evolving and
I am honored when anyone reads my books.
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