Coming from Wings Press September 2008 When Gwen Wilson returns to Hillside Cottage on Mt. Tampalasis in California to create a murder mystery game for Lawrence Van Hise's seventieth birthday, she finds herself trying to solve a twenty year old mystery, then the night of the party, Lawrence is found dead, and it appears someone is trying to frame Gwen for murder.    Special free bonus from www.playmurder.com Writing for Fun: Creating Mystery Games Learn how to write your own mystery games  in this reprint of Linda Suzane's Writer's Digest Magazine Article. | Synopsis | Read a Chapter | Read the Reviews | Press Release | Cover | Banners | Links |

Synopsis When Lawrence Van Hise offers Gwen Wilson $10,000 to create a mystery game in honor of his birthday, Gwen agrees. Gwen's mother once worked as the Van Hise housekeeper before her death twenty years ago, and Gwen is looking forward to returning to the beautiful mansion on the flanks of Mt. Tamaplais. Before Gwen can explain to Lawrence who she is, he tells her of a housekeeper who stole a jade statue. Gwen is shocked to learn the thief was her mother and sets out to prove that her mother innocent, only to uncover more secrets from the past, long buried secrets about her mother's death and her relationship with Lawrence Van Hise. To complicate matters, Gwen's feelings for Hunter, Lawrence's son, confuse her. When she was 13 and Hunter 16, he was her first crush. Having matured into devastatingly handsome man, he still has the power to send her heart and mind reeling. Is he really attracted to her or merely using her as his father used her mother? Is his offer to help real or is he merely trying to protect his father? Then the night of the party, Lawrence Van Hise is found dead, and it appears someone is trying to frame Gwen for murder.

Book Reviews, Reader Comments, and Interviews Excellent, well written narrative. Writer Suzane has produced a gripping tale filled with the twists and turns found in Christine Spindler’s ‘Faces of Fears’ along with the suspense filled good writing of William Manchee in his Stan Turner Mystery series. The Murder Game is a book which will keep you turning the pages. With each aha! Now I know who did it, you will find a fresh red herring to throw you into confusion. Faced paced action, believable characters and dialogue insure The Murder Game will find a home with those who enjoy a good mystery flavored with just the right amount of romance, deceit and suspense. Highly recommended -- Molly Martin Read full review at http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mollymartin/Suzane.html THE MURDER GAME is an enjoyable reading experience, once you move past the somewhat choppy sentences in the first half of the book. The pace rapidly accelerates in the last half of the novel, as Suzane hits her stride and this reader felt more of a connection with the characters. The story is a little predicable in places, but also contains enough twists and turns to make the reader dizzy. The emotional connection between Gwen and Hunter seemed, at times, almost a tangible entity, which displays Suzane's gift for breathing life into her characters. The character's sexual chemistry was a nice blend, but Suzane deprives her readers of any actual fulfillment - she leads up to a romantic encounter and then immediately skips ahead to after the act. A fast-paced who-done-it that will leave you anticipating the next scene, THE MURDER GAME delivers mystery with a splash of romance. -- Julie Shininger, Escape to Romance Read the full review: http://www.escapetoromance.com/reviews/suzane-murder.html   Attention Mystery Lovers and Romance Readers!  This is a tale for you. A lovely balance of both mystery and romance should appeal to a wide audience.  Easy to read, provides great entertainment. You won't want to put it down until the end...Set in an isolated mansion in California complete with a nasty storm that cuts them off from the outside, this tale will keep you hooked. The author has constructed a compelling plot and intriguing characters. Reminescent of Agatha Christie, this story manages to give the reader a fresh look at an old subject, complete with twists and turns in the plot. Look out for red herrings. I highly recommend this as a fun read and wait to see what the talented author's next offering will be. -- Anne K. Edwards Read the full review: http://www.ebook-reviews.net/mystery.shtml   THE MURDER GAME is fast paced with numerous twists and turns, throwing in a little romance along the way. This was definitely a fun read. -- Lori Ham  To read the complete review and interview Part 1: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/mystery_suspense_book_reviews/90254 Part 2: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/mystery_suspense_book_reviews/90255   CLICK HERE for the Full Text of all Book Reviews, Reader Comments, and Interviews

Links to Other Information A free bonus a reprint of Linda's article, Writing for Fun: How to Create Mystery Games which appeared in the July 1988 issue of Writer's Digest magazine. Learn step by step how to create your own mystery game.  www.playmurder.com Linda's site devoted to murder mystery games and The Murder Game. What is a murder mystery game? How is it played? Help create a new mystery game. Games and mystery links. The Murder Game - Chapter One (Free excerpt to read) Murder Mystery Games make a great party, choose from a wide selection of games at www.host-party.com