Mechanicsburg Mystery Presents...

Episode #3: Kari talks about her Annie Oakley mystery series, the most recent of which is “Folly at the Fair.” We discuss her longtime interest in history, how her father introduced her to Annie, how she used historical characters in her story, Kari’s love for horses and natural horsemanship, and her second mystery series about Ziegfeld Follies costume designer and amateur sleuth Grace Michelle. You can purchase her books at our website: www.mysterybooksonline.com

Episode #2: Longtime journalist R.G. Belsky has written 14 novels based on his experiences at major New York City tabloids, Star magazine, and NBCNews.com. We talk about Clare Carlson, the TV news producer investigating the death of her old mentor in “The Last Scoop;” what it takes to be a hard-nosed journalist; and his role in the infamous “Headless Body in Topless Bar” story. You can purchase his books at our website: www.mysterybooksonline.com

Episode #1: Edgar award-winning author Eliot Pattison talks his Bone Rattler series, set in the years leading up to the American Revolution. We discuss Native American spirituality, the importance of the discovery of ancient bones in wilderness Kentucky, how to depict historical figures in fiction, and the development of American identity and the concept of freedom in his books. We also touch on his Inspector Shan Tao Yun series, set in contemporary Tibet. You can purchase his books at our website: