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Beneath the Dune

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Product Description Tucker Lee Anderson’s boss needs him to check out a story over on the beachside. Not earth- shattering, it’s more of a follow up to the Ed Ventara case, he says. When Anderson, a staff reporter for a local Southern newspaper hears this, a red light goes off in his head. But wait, wasn’t Ventara the serial killer convicted of killing five children, even though they only found four bodies a few years back? Following the discovery of a child’s skeleton, what at first appears to be a straightforward case of suspected murder is anything but, when Anderson finds himself not only investigating the case, but also dabbling in ancestral research. This laid-back divorced dad’s ordinary life soon takes a turn when in the process, he soon discovers family ties that bind him to both the present and the past—but what does this have to do with the child? Set in the Central Florida community of Brevard County, Beneath the Dune features an interesting cast of characters, and what Anderson uncovers is bound to shock a few upper class residents to the core. Steeped in suspense and blended with humor, the book has all the ingredients necessary for the making of mystery that is sure to hold you in its grip to the very end From the Author             I wrote this novel for the pure enjoyment of my fans. If you liked Magnum P.I. than you'll love Tucker Lee Anderson.               I enjoy incorporating "real" locations into my novel that people can recognize. Even though the characters are fictitious, the locations are real and people can identify and relate to the locations. History of the selected areas are also authentic.             About the Author  When not at the Jersey Shore, Walter is a part time resident of the Central Florida coast. He became enamored with the beauty, culture, and people of this pristine area over 30 years ago, and still can't get enough. He has vigilantly taken the time to delve into the history of this beautiful coast line and incorporated that background into his writings. Walter spent much of his earlier years traveling the Florida coast from Saint Augustine to Key West from his father's home in Daytona Beach. When not working on his next novel, Coastal Access, Walter enjoys reading as well as outdoor activities that include surfing and jogging. Walter is married to the former Michele Lee Sperber, and along with his children, they look forward to splitting their time between their homes at the Jersey Shore and Brevard County Florida.

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Really enjoyableLoved the loose, casual writing style. A great story with unusual twists. I think I'll check his other book, Coastal Access. Great historical and geographical references. 5THE SANDMAN COMETHDon't be confused by my review title. This sandman will not put you to sleep. Suspend a little logic and indulge yourself with a ghost story. This book is a delightful read. An intriguing plot line well told with wonderful character development. The story never lags but moves crisply forward at a pleasant pace that makes it difficult to put down. Five stars all the way! 5Good Florida HistoryIt took a long time to get into this book. Interesting but very much a 'formula' book. I recommend it for its Florida history 3Well-written Mystery with a touch of humorBeneath the Dune is definitely a page turner. Tucker Anderson works as a staff reporter for a newspaper. When a child's skeleton is discovered and the paper's investigative reporter is out sick, his boss asks Tucker to follow-up on the case of a known serial killer. Tucker's boss believes the child's skeleton could be the serial killer's fifth victim. Tucker is, after all, the publishing tycoon's go-to-guy in a clutch. The serial killer, Ed Ventara, was sent to prison after being convicted for killing five children, although only four bodies were ever found.Tucker begins investigating the case and starts researching ancestral records for any sort of clues. Not only does Tucker have to perform a job that he is not trained for as an investigative reporter, but he also has to deal with his own problems of being a divorced dad and dealing with an ex-wife. The shocker comes when a spirit contacts him in order to put right a long-ago injustice. And this spirit won't take no for an answer.Without out giving away spoilers, I love how the author uses American Indian beliefs, believable characters, and the affecting way he weaves his convincing, interesting story with just the right touch of humor. It most definitely is a great mystery read. 5ExcellentI would recommend this to people that like not knowing what is going to happen next. Excellent book good author 5New and FreshI am always a little skeptical about new authors, but a great friend of mine suggested the book so I gave it a try - so happy I did. I found this author's style to be new and refreshing, I enjoyed his dry sense of humor and as others have said -it truly turned into a page turner, to the end. Great book to recommend to book clubs! 5A Fun ReadWalter Ramsay paints a vivid picture of Florida in this gripping mystery. I had trouble putting it down to deal with those inconvenient things like work, kids, life. Walter's characters are great, particularly Tucker, the protagonist. We get a good sense of what makes this guy tick. He's an overgrown kid who never really left the glory days of youth behind and is now in the middle of some serious, big boy games. Walt never really lets go of that adolescent attitude with Tucker though, and it makes everything else more believable.The plot moves along well. We don't get bogged down in a lot of mundane unnecessary activity which makes the pacing quick but comfortable. I rarely like the first person perspective, but for this genre it works. It has a great Dashiell Hammett meets Jimmy Buffett feel. A great weekend read I highly recommend. 5Much Lurks Beneath the DunesWalter Ramsay's slim book, Beneath the Dune, packs a lot into a small space as Tucker Lee Anderson, a local sports writer, is thrust into covering the finding of a skeletal body that is identified as the missing fifth victim of a convicted serial murderer of children. Tucker investigates beyond the surface facts of the case after meeting the death row inmate and feels that not everything is right with the official version of the investigation. Along for the ride, we are introduced to his family and a host of other key players that fill up his life that's on cruise control.Soon, events have Tucker looking for answers using visions from a distant Indian relative at night and trying to keep the investigation alive in the daytime. Late onset maturity and a growing sense of civic responsibility might push Tucker in the right direction or into the path of the rich and powerful who play by a different set of rules.A quick summer read, Ramsay gives us easily-identifiable characters, a few unexpected twists, and a final twist that was, well, a bit twistier than believable to this reader. Still, it is a solid, well-written debut novel that touches many sidebar life issues and provides some insight to this part of the Florida coast. A Solid four-star book. 4Engrossing readThe novel begins with an historical back-story. Osci, a Seminole, is furiously paddling his canoe trying to escape his pursuers who are in faster boats. In his canoe is a small, and to Osci precious, bundle. Is escape possible? The scene is so well drawn it comes alive in the reader's mind.Then, the story jumps to the present. The protagonist, Tucker Lee Anderson, is a sports writer for the local newspaper. Because the investigative reporter is sick, Tucker is assigned to checkout a story, supposedly just a follow-up. But it turns out to be much more than that, big enough to shock the community.The past and the present come together in a mystery of a different mode. Bad, good, unusual, and ordinary characters -- and a ghost seeking justice -- inhabit the story. The characters are life-like and interesting (I've me them all). Tucker is the type we sometimes meet in life: a good natured wiseass. He is someone you (at least us guys) would immediately like.The story is told in the first and third persons with a touch (or more) of humor that plays agreeably with the mystery. This is an intriguing story well-told, a combination of the surreal and the not so ordinary. Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, About Good and Evil. 5Confusing!?!?I thought the plot was good but I was a little confused at times as to what was happening....not sure I like the back and forth between the past and present. 3
Beneath the Dune

Beneath the Dune

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