Hello! And welcome to my Web site. I am a devoted fan of mystery fiction and proud to join the ranks of mystery authors. Please take a look around and explore the links below. "Summer rules" - help yourself.

If you'd like to buy a copy of the first John and Sarah Jarad Nantucket Mystery, THE NATURE OF THE GRAVE, click here. This link will take you to my publisher's secure Web site and it's the quickest way to get a copy of my book - they'll mail it straight to your door. How easy is that?

Dawn Dowdle Reviews The Nature of the Grave
"This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. I highly recommend it." Click here to read Dawn's review.

Diana Vickery of Cozy Library Reviews The Nature of the Grave
"The dialogue is fresh, the description of Nantucket spot on, and the characters (especially John and Sarah) very appealing." ... "the plot ... was particularly complex and well put together." Click here to read Diana's review.


Ah, summer on Nantucket. Sun, sand, and homicide.

The Nature of the Grave
A John and Sarah Jarad Nantucket Mystery
Booklocker, Buccaneer/KMA Pittsburgh (2005)
ISBN 1-59113-638-5
Trade Paperback, 388 pages.

The ultimate summer beach read!

5 Star Average Review on Amazon
2006
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER
BOOK AWARDS ("IPPY")



Honorable Mention
MID-ATLANTIC BEST REGIONAL FICTION

You can also buy a copy from your local, friendly independent bookseller. All you need is this ISBN number: 1-59113-638-5. Give the number to your bookseller and they can take it from there.

If you want to buy a copy from an online retailer like Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com, simply search their Web site using the title and their Check Out feature.

To preview the first chapter of The Nature of the Grave, click here and follow the link to Free Excerpt From The Book.


Fresh Fiction - and it's free!
The Haunting of Dalton Primble
A Muskoka Ghost Story told with love.
Click here and view the 2006 Canadian Issue
of Spinetingler Magazine!

Pastures of Heaven
First in the Forgotten Mythology Series
Click here and view the 2008
Summer Issue of Mysterical-e!



Links >
The Mary Roberts Rinehart Pittsburgh Chapter of Sisters In Crime. Come join an active community of like-minded spirits! SinC PGH meets the first Monday of every month to discuss mysteries - and more!
The Working Stiffs Blog - Where Crime Writers Talk About Life, Work, and Murder. Always interesting and sometimes a hoot! Bookmark this site for a window into the world of creative mystery writing!
SINC - Sisters In Crime. Explore the web site of this dynamic organization. If you love mysteries, consider a membership and join the mystery community.
Booklocker. Great product, great people, and Print on Demand (POD). It's the future, folks!
chasfagan.com - The Official site. Chas painted "The Bathers", featured on the cover of THE NATURE OF THE GRAVE, and I can't thank him enough. Using his work in conjunction with mine really iced my cake.
Aspinwall Book Shop. Support Your Local Independent Bookseller!
Mystery Lovers Corner. Need a good mystery 'fix' and don't know where to turn? Visit this site to find hot new releases, hidden gems, and reviews by Dawn Dowdle.
Spinetingler Magazine embraces the future through e-publishing - featuring short stories, reviews, interviews, and profiles of emerging writers.
Cozy Library is designed for readers who enjoy a good cozy read and features insightful reviews by Diana Vickery.


Author's Bio
Martha Reed lives among the verdant river hills of Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. The Nature of the Grave is her first full-length novel and she is working on a second John and Sarah Jarad Nantucket Mystery. She also currently serves as President of the Mary Roberts Rinehart Pittsburgh chapter of Sisters in Crime and is a regular blogger on The Working Stiffs. Her short fiction has appeared in literary magazines and her poetry online.


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