by Lauren Carr (Author) In this fourth mystery on Deep Creek Lake; Mac Faraday finds himself up to his eyeballs with mobsters and federal agents. After an attempted hit ends badly with two of his men dead, mobster Tommy Cruze arrives in Spencer, Maryland, to personally supervise the execution of the witness responsible for putting him behind bars-Archie Monday Mac Faraday believes he has his work cut out for him in protecting his lady love from one of the most dangerous leaders in organized crime; but when bodies start dropping in his lakeshore resort town, things may be hotter than even he can handle. Author Biography Lauren Carr fell in love with mysteries when her mother read Perry Mason to her at bedtime. The first installment in the Joshua Thornton mysteries, A Small Case of Murder was a finalist for the Independent Publisher Book Award. Lauren is also the author of the Mac Faraday Mysteries, which takes place in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. It's Murder, My Son, Old Loves Die Hard, and Shades of Murder, have all been getting rave reviews from readers and reviewers. Blast from the Past is the fourth installment in the Mac Faraday Mystery series. Released September 1012, Dead on Ice introduces a new series entitled Lovers in Crime, which features prosecutor Joshua Thornton with homicide detective Cameron Gates. The second book in this series, Real Murder will be released Spring 2013. The owner of Acorn Book Services, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, editor, cover and layout designer, and marketing agent for independent authors. This spring, two books written by independent authors will be released through the management of Acorn Book Services. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She also passes on what she has learned in her years of writing and publishing by conducting workshops and teaching in community education classes. She lives with her husband, son, and two dogs on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. Visit Lauren's websites and blog at: E-Mail: writerlaurencarr@comcast.net Website: http: //acornbookservices.com/ http: //mysterylady.net/ Blog: Literary Wealth: http: //literarywealth.wordpress.com/ Facebook: http: //www.facebook.com/lauren.carr.984991 Gnarly's Facebook Page: http: //www.facebook.com/GnarlyofMacFaradayMysteries Lovers in Crime Facebook Page: http: //www.facebook.com/LoversInCrimeMysteries?ref=ts&fref=ts Twitter: @TheMysteryLadie Number of Pages: 260 Dimensions: 0.55 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: January 10, 2013