Stillwater Author Publishes New Ghost Story

Muddy Water, Shadows of Camelot Crossing, A Haunting in Stillwater, Book 3 will be released Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. This is author Lisa Courtaway's fourth book and the third in her paranormal mystery series, Shadows of Camelot Crossing, A Haunting in Stillwater. The book introduces readers to another family grappling with a mysterious presence and deeply shrouded secrets in the rampantly haunted neighborhood of Camelot Crossing.

Muddy Water - Shadows of Camelot Crossing, A Haunting in Stillwater Book 3 by Lisa Courtaway ($12.99, October 2024) tells the story of the Bennett family who are reeling from the sudden loss of their patriarch, Mitch Bennett.

Carly Bennett saw more of her father after he passed than she ever had while he was alive…

As the elder daughter of Mitch Bennett, Carly’s life has never been easy. Abandoned by her father, forced to care for a mother who suffers from addiction, Carly can’t wait to leave town for good. The only thing that could ever lure her back home to Stillwater is her beloved little sister Liv’s news that their father has passed away. Carly wants quick closure, so she can get back to life far from her small hometown and her painful past.

The only problem? Mitch’s ghost isn’t ready to rest yet. From eerie appearances to frightening hauntings in her hotel room, Carly realizes her dead father is determined to have her uncover family secrets and confront dysfunctions the family wants to keep buried. No matter how Carly tries to pretend otherwise, Mitch simply won’t leave her alone until she brings to light what has been kept hidden—secrets, lies, deceit, conspiracy theories, unwanted pregnancies … and maybe even murder.

Can Carly settle her father’s disturbing specter and find closure for herself before she loses her mind? Or will the ghosts of agonizing family ties and past trauma burden her forever?

When dark secrets and painful family memories entwine, the past can’t help but come back to haunt you… Muddy Water keeps readers guessing what sordid, painful family secrets will come to light next.

Muddy Water is a standalone novel set in the world of Shadows of Camelot Crossing, A Haunting in Stillwater.

"This is the third and final book in the Shadows of Camelot Crossing series and the most personal for me. While I am sad to bid farewell to characters who have lived inside my head for the past five years, I am very proud of this offering and believe readers will enjoy revisiting characters who they met in the previous two stories. Each book can be read as a standalone as they follow different families. However, much like living in a smaller community, characters from other stories pop up from time to time. I like the idea of series readers recognizing those who played roles Red Water and Deep Water."

Readers appreciate Courtaway's ability to create haunting ghost stories full of relatable characters and moving family dramas. One reader said, "The way Courtaway weaves together family tension, ghost encounters, intrigue, and scandal is 'chef's kiss.'"

You can find out more about Lisa, including her social media links and content at her website: lisacourtaway.com. To inquire about interviews, please email author@lisacourtaway.com.

Join Lisa Courtaway at Bliss Books & Bindery on 120 E. 9th Ave. on October 29th during Downtown Stillwater's Halloween Festival and be the first to get your signed copy of Muddy Water. The author will be on hand with all four of her novels, as well as complimentary stickers and bookmarks. A book signing event will take place on Saturday, November 9th at Bliss Books and Bindery, time to be announced. For more information, visit Lisa Courtaway-Author on Facebook or her Author Page on Amazon.

Muddy Water - Shadows of Camelot Crossing, A Haunting in Stillwater Book 3 ($12.99, 222 pages, 5.5 x 8.50, paperback, ISBN: 978-1-7374222-2-8) is available in all major online book retailers, Bliss Books and Bindery, and the Stillwater Public Library.