History & Mystery
This site is the collection of books authored by Cat Van Winkle. I adore all things old, I'm enthralled by all manner of mysteries, and I have a deep regard for history. My writing reflects these passions . . . and so much more.
This site is the collection of books authored by Cat Van Winkle. I adore all things old, I'm enthralled by all manner of mysteries, and I have a deep regard for history. My writing reflects these passions . . . and so much more.
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Battles of Freedom: The Life and Times of John Henri Kagi
John Kagi is recognized as an ardent follower of John Brown, described as “John Brown’s right-hand man and “John Brown’s most trusted advisor.” However, these depictions fall far short, and do not do John Kagi justice! Battles of Freedom tells the life story of an American hero.
The Klan in Southeast Nebraska
Redress
In 1985, nineteen-year-old Tamra Goodson witnesses a shadow moving inside a house at a supernaturally fast pace. The sighting is frightening, yet captivating. After processing what she’s seen, Tam concludes that it was a female spirit, and the frenzied nature with which she moved indicates that she suffered something horrific prior to her death. Curious and compassionate, Tam devotes herself to solving the mystery of the “shadow house,” compelled to answer two questions: WHO is the woman haunting the house and WHY? But solving the mystery is only one of Tam’s challenges as she attempts to navigate a male-dominated world and capture the attention of the man she loves. Despite obstacles and serious personal setbacks, Tam tenaciously uses the research tools available within a small town to get to the bottom of the mystery. Redress is a tale about the pursuit of justice, setting the record straight, and female empowerment.
The Guy Outside
Amy and Drew booked a lovely, secluded vacation home in the mountains of Idaho for a long weekend / delayed honeymoon. There were minor threats of rain, the heat of summer, and pangs of middle age to possibly thwart their hiking plans. But the guy who just showed up outside the lovely A-frame to terrorize them for days . . . nope, they never saw that coming.