Grim Paradise, Rod Sadler
Grim Paradise, Rod Sadler
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Grim Paradise
The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

Author: Rod Sadler

Narrator: Stephen Bowlby

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/10/2023

Synopsis

When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery?

On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, was shattered by Lacey's brutal death. Despite a massive manhunt and thousands of pages of police reports, her killer was never caught.

Now, in Grim Paradise, true crime author Rod Sadler (Killing Women) delves into the secrets of one of Michigan's most perplexing murder cases. Offering an in-depth and suspenseful account of the long-standing mystery, he poses the question:

Could advanced DNA technology lead to the identity of the Mackinac Island murderer as it did recently in the case of the Golden State Killer?

Find out in Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer.

About Rod Sadler

Author Rod Sadler is a retired police officer who spent thirty years in law enforcement before retiring in 2012. During his tenure on the streets, first as a deputy sheriff and eventually as a sergeant, he investigated a myriad of violent crimes including homicides, armed robberies, kidnappings, criminal sexual assaults, bank robberies, narcotics investigations, domestic violence, child abuse, and an assortment of other offenses. He served in several different capacities during his career, to include investigations, traffic enforcement, forensic art, field training officer, emergency management, and traffic crash reconstruction. After his promotion to sergeant in 1999, he served as a patrol supervisor until his retirement.

It was late in his career when, after receiving his bachelor's degree, he discovered his love for writing about what he knows best . . . true crime.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathleen Riggs on August 22, 2023

Grim Paradise is the story of Frances Lacey who went for a walk on Mackinac Island's early in the morning telling her family she would meet them later. On July 24, 1960, Frances Lacey never returned and was tragically and violently murdered whilst on holiday. Rod Sadler has access to the actual polic......more

Goodreads review by Valerity (Val) on August 29, 2023

This is the story of the murder of a wealthy widow on Mackinac Island back in 1960. It happened the year I was born and Michigan is my home state. I spent part of my honeymoon on Mackinac Island and it’s one of my favorite places. It’s a detailed account of the investigation through the years, diffe......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on November 02, 2024

Hard to follow but still not giving the necessary information. I wasted a day on this and don't feel I learned much. Well, I did learn how low prices were in the early 1960s but that wasn't the topic of the book.......more

Goodreads review by Denise on January 26, 2025

Gives you a whole new perspective on a beautiful island.......more

Goodreads review by Holly on June 21, 2024

Couldn't put this book down I was riveted by the story from page 1. It may be because I have always loved vacationing In upper Michigan and visiting Mackinac island. I had never heard about this murder. Couldn't wait to finish the book to find out who the murderer might possibly be! Now I can't wait......more

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