Set primarily in 1948, The Fox follows Carl and Elsa, a couple spending the summer at their cabin nestled on the rocky shore of Lake Vermilion in the wilderness of northern Minnesota. Their peaceful retreat is turned upside down when they stumble upon a body and an old treasure map, sparking a thrilling search for answers that unearths long-buried secrets tied to the lake’s past. As Carl and Elsa dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover the story of Nathan Stark, a man who vanished decades earlier after a failed attempt to develop a luxury vacation community. The discovery entangles the couple in a web of intrigue, unresolved history, and the ominous clues left behind. Each revelation brings them closer to the truth, but also raises new questions: Is the treasure real, or does it hide something far darker?

The haunting beauty of the Northwoods serves as the perfect backdrop for a tale of legacy, loss, and the invisible threads that connect past and present. With richly drawn characters and a masterful blend of suspense and nostalgia, The Fox invites readers to join Carl and Elsa on a journey through family secrets, the impact of war, and the lure of uncovering the unknown. Engstrom’s storytelling, rooted in her own experiences at Lake Vermilion, captures the essence of life in a remote lake community while delivering a page-turning mystery. Perfect for fans of atmospheric fiction with heart, The Fox will leave you guessing—and reflecting on the power of the past—long after the final page.

Second Evolution is a sci-fi epic that explores the boundaries of human evolution and artificial intelligence. Set against the backdrop of a distant future where humanity has expanded across the solar system, the story follows Ymir, a mysterious and seemingly omnipotent being. Ymir is a brilliant engineer, capable of designing sophisticated technology and biological creations. He travels with Porter, a creature he engineered, and manipulates both technology and the people around him with ease. Yet, despite his immense power, Ymir is faced with an ancient adversary, Ygir, who has escaped a centuries-old imprisonment. Ymir must confront this threat while navigating a complex web of political intrigue and military power, particularly from the Grand Central Imperium and its formidable leader, Admiral Cintus.

As Ymir's journey unfolds, the novel delves into deep philosophical questions about consciousness, the nature of power, and the limits of human evolution. The stakes are incredibly high, with interplanetary conflicts, advanced technology, and mind-bending artificial intelligence shaping the future of humanity. The book offers readers a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to evolve beyond the human condition and the ethical dilemmas that arise when wielding god-like powers. With fast-paced action, intricate world-building, and richly developed characters, Second Evolution will captivate readers who crave both intellectual depth and epic adventure in their science fiction. Don't miss this exciting addition to the genre, where the future of humanity hangs in the balance, and the line between man and machine blurs beyond recognition.

In this deeply moving memoir, a husband reflects on his life with his beloved wife, Linda, whose battle with Alzheimer's ended their 62-year journey together. As he revisits their shared history, he confronts several traumas that shaped Linda's life, from the tragic death of her father when she was six to the emotional abuse inflicted by her mother. These events, compounded by the three consecutive traumatic shocks she suffered during the nineties, he believes caused her descent into deep depression, anxiety, and a dementia that ultimately claimed her life.

With unflinching honesty, the author examines his own role in Linda's life, acknowledging both the love they shared and the ways in which he may have added to her pain. Through this exploration of memory, grief, and love, he offers a poignant tribute to Linda while grappling with the mysteries of the mind and the enduring impact of trauma. This memoir is a testament to the power of love and the complexities of the human experience.

Who are the Thompson Twins? Tina and Tony preteens from Minnesota who are known for being friendly, clever, and particularly good at solving puzzles. They are also very good at solving mysteries, which means people often turn to them for help when something is missing. 

When people first meet Tony and Tina, they often ask, “How are you twins? You look nothing alike!” Depending on whose turn it is, Tony or Tina explains about fraternal twins as quickly as they can so they can get to work on solving the mystery. After all, they were called to solve a mystery not to give a science lesson!

Collected for the first time, here are the first five "Minnesota Mysteries," including The Case of the Missing Beaver Teeth, The Mystery at the Comic Shop, The Mystery at the Mansion, The Mystery at the Zoo, and The Case of the Missing Mascot. Also included for the first time are profiles of each of the family members (Tina, Tony, Mom, Dad, Uncle, and Aunt) and new art!

Join Tony and Tina and learn a little something along the way as you investigate and sleuth along with the Thompson Twins. Choose which clues to follow and which people to question. See if you can find the solution before the Twins do!

On the surface, Teaching Fools is about carpentry, design, and artistry, but it's also about the complex human condition. Written with a sense of humor, Dyer's book tells the story of building his cabin on Lake Superior's South Shore and the myriad of characters that make that happen. At the center of the storm stands Howard Bowers. Howard is both a political "lefty" and a redneck prone to political incorrectness. Though he does not suffer fools kindly, he is also incredibly generous with his time, inviting others into his projects, and selflessly teaching the skills he's acquired over his 50+ year career.

Dyer's cabin would be Howard's final outdoor project. A capstone project that only Howard could complete. Neither Socrates nor Howard would ever admit to being one, but, as Dyer's book will show, the best teaching is the kind that doesn't profess; and it's the inductive stuff that binds everything in the book together.

Teaching fools.

Merton Clivette once dominated the 1920s and 1930s art world. He ruled the Orpheum Circuit as a magician, shadowgraphist, mindreader, and acrobat. He performed in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Clivette worked with Houdini and PT Barnum, and he inspired Mark Twain. He taught Sir Arthur Conan Doyle how to be a medium. He went by names such as Clivette the Great, The Man in Black, The Mysterious Stranger, and many others. Clivette led a remarkable life then, like the magician he was, he disappeared from the history books after his death in 1931.

This new biography seeks to rectify that.  

Michael MacBride has collaborated with the Clivette Estate to reintroduce the Great Clivette to the world. Using Clivette’s journals, letters, and books he wrote during his lifetime, the new book—The Great Clivette—tells the full story of Clivette’s life for the first time using Clivette’s own voice. It is an adventure you won’t want to miss.