If you like a little history of Nevada with a mystery and looking for fun things to do with family and friends. Come to my book signing events posted on my facebook site Jay Crowley Books.

My books are for sale on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and in certain stores. If you want a copy of my books, I have copies at home to sell. The novellas are $10, and the novels are $15 plus about $3 postage. Please email me, and we can make arrangements. jaycrowleybooks@gmail.com

About the Author,

Jay Crowley lives in Jack's Valley near the base of beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada. All of the stories originate in Nevada, which offers an exciting background, providing many story opportunities. I now have one dog and two cats and often use a dog in my stories. 

Many of my short stories were written for the online magazine Five59.com. However, I am also been published in the following anthologies: "Other Realms-A Collections of Fantasy I & II," "13 Bites, Vol 3 and IV," "Heard it on the Radio," and "Plan 559 From Outer Space, MKII & III", "Free for All," "Collapsar Directive," "Christmas Lites VI, VIII" and "Christmas Lites IX." These are some of my books" Laura," "Not Worthy - Story of Revenge,"  "Maggie," and "Drum of Hope."

"Drum of Hope" is about the famous Sutro Tunnel, the mining experience in Virginia City, and sex trafficking.

"Maggie" This is a fun, action-packed story of airmail arrows, horse poaching, and a quilting club that helps solve the mystery. Enjoy.

"Laura" A vicious murder in the Lamoille Canyon outside of Elko, Nevada. The death triggers a series of events that scares people in the area for different reasons. First, is the killer in the mist? And worst yet, is it, someone they all know?

"A Selection of My Short Stories." It is in paperback and on Kindle. There are fourteen short stories from all different genres. Some have been published in Five 59 Mag and various anthologies and a few have never been published. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did writing them. 

"Opal" is A Nevada adventure...The story takes place in the rugged Virgin Valley area. Opal grew up in Denio, Nevada, the opal mining area of the state. Opal always dreamed of being a paleontologist and discovering that great find of the century. Little did she know that together with her dog, Pickles, and her friend, Jake, they would find more than they bargained for...

 "Ship in the Desert" There is a cement ship in the desert by Hawthorne, Nevada. Brad Benson had always wanted to see the ship. His uncle used to dry bomb it during World War II. So Brad, his wife Angela, and their dog Macks hike into the Nevada desert to see it. They never suspected what was about to happen and its effect on Brad's PTSD. Because of the experience, their lives go through many twists and turns, and nothing will ever be the same.

 "Cabin in the Meadow"(A Novella)Megan has always wanted to live the pioneer adventure in Hope Valley, Nevada, for a year alone with her dog, Jasper. Her experience of living out her dream may be more than she expected. That dream might turn out to be more of a nightmare.

"Natalie's Adventures" is a series of three short stories about a 14-year-old girl's adventures. Natalie lives in Jacks Valley, outside of Carson City, Nevada. "All for One" involves murder. "A Treasure Hunt" is just that, and "The Vacation to Great Basin National Park" consists in solving a mystery about a 130-year-old lost rifle. Natalie's Adventures is a series of three short stories about a 14-year-old girl's adventures.  

"Not Worthy, Story of Revenge" - ( a Novella) Native American children from different tribes were forced to attend Indian Schools in other States. The Stewart Indian School was open from 1890 to 1980. For fifty years, they were forced to attend. The deep wound these boarding schools created is called "Soul Wounds," as the family bonds were broken. This story follows a young girl from childhood to adulthood, how she was taught to feel unworthy, and how she got her revenge.

"Lahonton City"  deals with ghost towns, mining,  a ghost, a little love story, and a little mystery. As always, I give you "Nevada History with a mystery."

"Topaz"  A body is found floating in the Walker River, outside Lake Topaz, and the adventure starts. Maggie and Nan with the "Wild Stitchers" quilting club are back.

Review:

Mike W.  reviewed Opal and gave it five stars.
A very good representation of the Local and Rural Life and the ... March 31, 2017
A well-Written Tale with down to Earth and Very Human Caricatures. As a Rock Hound and Member of a Gem and Mineral Club, what caught my eye was Opal and Virgin Valley, Nv. A very good representation of the Local and Rural Life and the People that Live and Work There. I read this on Unlimited, liked it so much I Purchased A Copy for Kindle.

I just finished reading The Cabin in the Meadow. What a page turner! Especially starting at Chapter 16. This book could easily be turned into a "on-the edge-of-your-seats" movie. Thanks so much!

I've driven up and down Hwy 88 many times but never noticed the turn for Alpine Mine Road that leads to Crater Lake. Reviews on line said the road is definitely for a high 4 wheel drive which counts me out. :-(  

I wondered why your heroine did not have bear spray? My sister lives off Centerville Road in a mobile home park next to the Carson River and this summer a bear rummaged through her non-bear-proof garbage can.

I know my sister won't mind if I read Topaz before I give the book to her. Can't wait to crack it open.

Cindy Veatch Helwig

All of my books have received four and 5-star reviews. Thanks to you, the readers.

 Please visit my author page... https://www.amazon.com/author/jaycrowley

http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B016NUVSVA.

My writing genre varies from novels, novellas, short stories, essays, anthologies, and fantasy to children's stories.

2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021  National Novel Writing Month winner; you must write 50,000 words in November to win. In 2015, I completed it in three weeks. The stories are published. One is non-fiction regarding a double lung transplant journey. "A Gift from Nate." 2017 was for "Laura," which takes place in Elko, Nv, and is about a murder, DNA, and forensics. The 2019 award was for the book about Sutro Tunnel, the town of Sutro, and sex trafficking. Called "The Drum of Hope." Won 2020 for Topaz.

My new book, "Treasure Stuck in Time." In 1885 a stagecoach carrying gold to the Carson City Mint was robbed, and to this day, they have never found the gold. The wild stitchers take on the mystery and find the gold...

Awards:

 "Whos Who of Emerging Authors 2020 and 2021. and I, Writer." 

Awarded the National Novel Writing Month for five years

You will enjoy my stories if you like crisp, concise writing using Nevada as the backdrop. I give you a little history with a mystery. I have several more projects in the works. Watch for them on Amazon. 

Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy reading the stories as much as I do writing them. 

Please send an email: jaycrowleybooks@gmail.com or

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If you enjoy my books, please leave a review on Amazon or my Facebook page, or both, as it is helpful to the Author. Thank you.

I also have my books for sale in the following stores:

Coming Around Again, Fernley, NV

 Fabric Chics, Gardnerville, NV

Free at the Douglas County Library

Thanks for your support.