Christmas at Star Lake
by Carol Ann Kauffman
Madison Rand runs Rand Solutions, an unusual and very helpful agency in the beautiful little town of Silver Maple, New York. The police inform her that her highly qualified, specialized employees are targeted by a professional killer and being picked off, one by one. To save their lives, she closes down her business, sends them all away, and retreats to a friend’s cabin at Star Lake to figure out who is after them and why.
Danger follows her to the cabin in the woods at Star Lake, where an old ghost from her past reappears on Christmas Eve, hellbent on revenge, and the madman tracks her through the underground caves at the lake.
Shots are fired. A body drops to the ground. Is it Kyle Miller, the love of her life, who followed her to the cabin to propose on Christmas Eve?
The air is thick with treachery and deceit. The body count is rising and old friendships are put to the test. But Madison Rand believes in miracles, especially at Christmas time.
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Reviews:
July 18, 2016
Madison Rand gets blindsided when Detective Anthony Carlucci's makes a surprise visit to her office to inform her,
her friend, Bob Turner didn't die of a heart attack. Nor did her father die of a stroke. The coroner discovered a pinprick
on Bob's shoulder and a highly toxic poison in both men's system indicating they were both murdered. Detective
Carlucci suspects she might be next. Her boyfriend may be a target as well.
This Christmas story is packed with suspense, mystery and love. It's a must read that won't disappoint!
This Christmas story is packed with suspense, mystery and love. It's a must read that won't disappoint!
November 17, 2015
I finished it in one reading, including during and annoying phone call. All I can say is don’t look away, and if you
miss something go back. Author Carol Kauffman had me at the first murder. Yes, a Christmas book with a murder
(or a few). “Christmas at Star Lake,” is a fast paced, page turner that will grip you and then slap you, all the while
whisper merry Christmas. If you like fast paced thrillers this is for you. Hats off to Carol…
January 7, 2016
Christmas at Star Lake was the first book I've read by Ms Kauffman, but it definitely won't be the last. A fun and
fast paced romantic mystery with a Christmas theme, it had me turning pages until the wee hours of the morning,
as I simply had to finish it before I could sleep.
November 25, 2015
What a perfect holiday read! Kauffman has created a wonderful sequel to Madison's Christmas with this book. It's got
just enough of everything that it's one you won't want to put down. Pick this up on your holiday break and prepare
yourself to get swept into the adventures of Madison and Kyle! It's got action, adventure, laughs and murder. You
might not expect these things to go hand in hand, but It's simply one of the best holiday stories I've read, and I really
adore the character of Madison. She's entertaining, driven, smart and engaging, and this story kept me on the edge
of my seat the whole time! It's just got enough action to keep you reading, but it's not too dark that you won't enjoy
this book. Fans of action and thrillers you need to grab this book! I hope we see some other stories with Madison
in the future, because that girl has a knack for getting into and out of trouble!
Grab your copy of this book today! You won't regret it!
Grab your copy of this book today! You won't regret it!
November 15, 2015
It's Christmastime, and when her secretary announces a visitor, Madison happily expects to see Kyle, the boyfriend
she's meeting for lunch. Instead, it's the local police detective with horrifying news: when her father died last year,
it wasn't a stroke, nor did her friend die of a heart attack. They were both murdered and it could be her fault! “Any one
of the number of disgruntled thugs, bullies, and criminals that you’ve angered over the years, could've done it,"
Detective Carlucci tells her. Her systems analysis business is a front for the town of Silver Maple's "protect the
innocent and help the helpless" operation. "You’re all in danger, and especially your boyfriend. Close up shop and
leave town."
Can Madison save her boyfriend, her employees—herself? Or will this be her worst Christmas ever? And maybe
Can Madison save her boyfriend, her employees—herself? Or will this be her worst Christmas ever? And maybe
her last.
July 25, 2016
It's been a year and now they find out that Franc and Bob were murdered and Kyle and Maddie are next. Madison
I just Love Carol Ann Kauffman's work! She really surprised me with this book of Madison Rand. This one is full of
action and surprises and will leave you with your mouth open at parts. I can't wait for the next book!
It's been a year and now they find out that Franc and Bob were murdered and Kyle and Maddie are next. Madison
ends up firing Kyle and sends him back to Cleveland. Mike helps Maddie by having her stay at his families lake
cabin to be safe. Is she safe? Gun fire, bullets flying, people hurt, 2 dead, all on Christmas Eve. Now how is Maddie
going to get her Christmas Wish/Miracle?
December 7, 2015
Reading the first story where Kyle and Madison meet isn't necessary to enjoy this story but it does give you some
background on the hero and heroine. With that said, you get into a secret about Maddie's family that shocks her
and upsets everything she thought she knew. She runs away to the safety of Star Lake, which turns out to not be
very safe at all. As the betrayals and lies mount, Maddie has to confront what she wants out of her life.
While this is marketed as a Christmas story, and it is, it's more of a backdrop to the main story rather than being
While this is marketed as a Christmas story, and it is, it's more of a backdrop to the main story rather than being
a defining aspect of it. What you will get, however, is a great suspense story.
November 16, 2015
This story has everything: love, death, danger, madcap comedy--and Christmas. In this non-stop and ultimately
very satisfying sequel to "Madison's Christmas," Maddie Rand and her beloved Kyle run up against a bad man
who's supposed to be dead, and things go downhill from there... until they go uphill :-) The comedy of errors as
Kyle and Maddie chase each other from hospital to hospital is a welcome spot of light relief, and hysterically funny.
December 7, 2015
Author Carol Kaufman brings us a fast paced sequel to Madison’s Christmas. Christmas at Star Lake is a romantic
suspense that keeps you guessing. When Madison’s past starts to catch up with her, she takes refuge in a friend’s
cabin only to find out she’s not safe there. Take a ninety minute break and enjoy.
January 2, 2016
Suspense, murder, intrigue and love...a great combination in Carol Ann Kauffman's Christmas story. A short read
with enough plot for a full length novel, this book will capture your attention and hold it!
