Book group to talk about murder mystery

Book group to talk about murder mystery

SALEM

“The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective,” written by Kate Summerscale, is the book selection for the Aug. 26 meeting of the Salem Public Library’s adult book discussion group. The group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in room No. 11 of the Salem Memorial Building, 785 E. State St.

The story begins in June 1860 with the gruesome discovery of the body of 3-year-old Saville Kent at the bottom of an outdoor privy. All of England was horrified by the crime, which led to a national fascination with crime detection. This fascination ironically destroyed the career of perhaps the greatest detective in the land.

Copies of the book can be borrowed from the Adult Services Department of Salem Public Library, or you can download a copy through the library’s website at www.salem.lib.oh.us.

Salem Public Library’s Adult Book Discussion takes place on the fourth Tuesday of every month. It is open to the public and free of cost. Registration is not required. Call the library at 330-332-0042 for more information.

Randolph will sign ‘Casper Joe’ books

Author Connie Randolph of Salineville will be signing her books in the “Casper Joe” series beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at Bob Evans Restaurant, 1100 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Confluence, 214 E Washington St., New Castle, Pa.

When Casper Joe goes to his new home, he finds the fun is just beginning.

A puppy, Casper Joe is adopted by loving parents. His new world seems perfect, with toys everywhere and even a swimming pool.

But when Casper Joe gets sick, the fun is cut short. Casper Joe must learn to be brave while at the veterinarian’s office so he can enjoy his new life.

Pa. author to sell books at celebration

WEST MIDDLESEX, PA.

Mollie Lyon, a native of West Middlesex, will sell her books at the 150th celebration of West Middlesex, which will be Aug. 15, 16 and 17. The link is http://www.wm150thcelebration.com/.

“Main Street” is a historical fiction novel loosely based on West Middlesex or any small borough in the early 1900s in the North. It is published by Westbow Press, and was just released July 23.

“Summer Triangle” poses a modern-day dilemma of a middle-age woman choosing between family and her convictions.

Her books are available on Amazon at www.amazon.com/Mrs.-Mollie-Lyon/e/B00GS92154/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0.

Geneva author publishes new book

GENEVA, OHIO

“The Apocalypse Prophecies,” a new book by Mark Bement, has been released.

The book examines the biblical prophecies and how they have been fulfilled in recent times.

“The Apocalypse Prophecies” is a 176-page paperback with a retail price of $17. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-7296-5. It was published by RoseDog Books, an imprint of Dorrance Publishing Co. Inc. of Pittsburgh. For information, visit www.rosedogbookstore.com.