The Diary Of Death - A Steve Cassidy Mystery

In Summer 2024, a 150-year-old diary by midwife Mary Scott is found at a Canadian excavation site, potentially solving the 1874 murder of Dr. James Samuels and theft of valuable coins. Excitement turns to chaos when the diary and its caretaker vanish. P.I. Steve Cassidy and his girlfriend Dawn transform a romantic getaway into an intense investigation to crack the decades-old case.

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About the Author: John Schlarbaum
John Schlarbaum is an author of mystery and thriller novels, children's and self-help books, playwright, and composer of pop music songs. He has written for television, magazines, and newspapers, reviewed books for CBC Radio, worked as a Private Investigator, and co-owned an award-winning independent bookstore.

He currently lives in Amherstburg, ON.
Summer 2024: A tattered diary is unearthed at the Duffy’s Tavern and Motor Inn excavation site in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. Penned by midwife Mary Scott, this 150-year-old manuscript holds the key to solving an 1874 mystery: the murder of Dr. James Samuels and the theft of his wooden chest brimming with valuable coins. Despite an extensive investigation with numerous suspects, the case has gone stone cold and become local folklore. When the 'Diary of Death' is revealed at the Marsh Historical Collection office, there is excitement to learn if any of the area’s family fortunes were built on a foundation of deceit and treachery. As the town braces itself for answers, the diary and its Marsh Collection caretaker vanish without a trace! Enter P.I. Steve Cassidy and his girlfriend, Dawn. What begins as a romantic getaway turns into a gripping investigation, as they try to locate the missing diary and crack the murder case of Dr. Samuels! Filled with historical and present-day local references, join this extraordinary adventure as Steve and Dawn unravel the mystery of a lifetime!

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