Lonnie Cruse

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Stuff about me...

I'm a mystery writer.  I'm here to chat about mysteries.  Real or fictional, your call. Hope you enjoy my page and will take a look at my mystery series.  Writing is a solitary business, so I like to peek into the Internet now and then to see what's going on. 

 I write the Metropolis Mystery series, where my fictional sheriff, Joe Dalton, solves crimes in the real town of Metropolis, Illinois.  Ever seen our famous fifteen foot tall statue of Superman? Check out my web page listed below. 

My new series, the Kitty Bloodworth, '57 Chevy series debuts in December.  Imagine their surprise when the Bloodworths discover the body of her irritating cousin stuffed in the trunk of their car!

My favorite all time mystery is WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE by Shirley Jackson.  But I have a long list of favorite mystery authors and the links to their websites on on my webpage under "Links".  How about you?  Who are your favorites?

About writing mysteries 

(or when your friends say you have a dark mind)

Writing can drive you crazy, whether you are in the first awful draft, or revising same.

Did you leave enough clues for the reader without giving away the whole plot? Did you say it was storming outside, then send your character out in light clothing, sans umbrella? Will anybody really want to read what you wrote? Can you write another, and keep the reader coming back? Can you stay away from the fridge when a scene gets tough and you need a break?

Not an easy job, but it's fun if someone says they enjoyed your book. Until it's time to write the next one.

Appearances 

Where you can catch up with me and probably grab a snack

August 17-18 All day events. Nashville, TN. Killer Nashville. Conference for authors and readers

October 12-13 All day events. Nashville, TN. Southern Festival of Books. I will be appearing on panels and working as a volunteer. GREAT event for readers

October 26-27 Muncie, IN. All day events. Magna cum Murder. Conference for readers and writers.

December 19 FIFTY-SEVEN HEAVEN released by Five Star Publishing

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Metropolis Mystery Series 

Lonnie's Books

Light, fun mystery reads

Murder In Metropolis by Lonnie, J Cruse

Murder In Metropolis by Lonnie, J Cruse

First in the series. Dalton must solve the murder more...1 point

Murder Beyond Metropolis by Lonnie Cruse

Murder Beyond Metropolis by Lonnie Cruse

Second in the series. Dalton finds a body behind h more...1 point

Married In Metropolis by Lonnie, J Cruse

Married In Metropolis by Lonnie, J Cruse

Third in the series. Dalton's son is getting marri more...1 point

Malice In Metropolis by Lonnie Cruse

Malice In Metropolis by Lonnie Cruse

Fourth in the series. This time the bad guys are c more...1 point

My Stuff on Amazon 

My favorite gift? An Amazon gift card, sigh. So I can buy all the other author's book, and buy DVDs and...

Murder In Metropolis

Amazon Price: $12.30 (as of 12/27/2009) Buy Now

Murder Beyond Metropolis

Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 12/27/2009) Buy Now

Married In Metropolis

Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 12/27/2009) Buy Now

Malice In Metropolis

Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 12/27/2009) Buy Now

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by LonnieCruse

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lonnie Cruse now resides in Metropolis, Illinois, home of Superman.


 


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