The Dead Cattle Ranch Mystery

About the Book

Francis Steinway and his mother head west to help Grandpa with the family ranch while Dad is deployed for a year of military service. Dad has asked him to be the man of the family, but Francis is faced with the new challenges of living in the West. It’s nothing like the city life he’s always known. Grandpa insists on calling him Frank, a tougher name for a tough land. Frank discovers just how tough the land can be as he learns to ride a horse and face the difficulties of ranch life. When he learns that something mysterious is killing Grandpa’s cattle, Frank sets out to uncover the truth. He soon finds himself being blamed for many mishaps around the ranch. Can he clear his name and find out what’s killing the cattle?

About the Author

Madeleine Carroll resides in North Stonington, Connecticut, with her husband of 42 years. After spending more than twenty years by his side as a Navy wife, she settled into retired military life where she and her husband bought their current home. After raising three amazing boys, they have been blessed with two beautiful granddaughters. Although she started her career rather late in life, Madeleine is a now a teacher in a nearby middle school, where she has taught language arts and math. When she isn’t teaching, she can be found enjoying her writing or her art lessons, where she is learning to paint with watercolor and acrylics. As an avid follower of Jesus Christ, she can also be found enjoying activities in her church or with other Christians.