Balinger's Lake

About the Book

In 1990, Martin Kollerman, an international reporter, moves to a small farming community called Balinger's Lake. Martin is heartbroken over a recent divorce, so he moves to the isolated community to rebuild his life.

Through an attorney named James French, Martin becomes involved in a brutal murder case that occurred in Balinger's Lake in 1926.

A young man was lynched for the 1926 murder, but Martin discovers the man may have been innocent. In addition, Martin soon discovers that even after so many years, there are those in the community that wish for the case to remain closed.

In time, Martin finds his own life in danger as he reaches back in time to try and right a terrible injustice.

A fast moving story of mystery and suspense set against the backdrop of a seemingly peaceful farming community.

About the Author

Darrel Rachel is the author of several novels including: Letters From Abigail, Nora's Song, No Man's Home and The Magnolia's Still Bloom.The author currently lives in Minco, Oklahoma.