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Martha “Marty” D. Erickson

Martha Erickson, age 47 was born on February 18th, 1948.

On November 21st, 1995 , the day before Thanksgiving, Martha was murdered on her way to a dance in Polk County, Iowa. Her body was discovered the next day in Avon Lake. 

Due to her time in the lake, there were no clues on the body to help investigators. The medical examiner reported she had been beaten and stabbed. It was impossible to tell if she had been sexually assaulted. 

If you have any information that could be useful in solving this crime please contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6010 or The Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 515-286-3800.

Andrea “Angie” Mia Acton


Angie was last seen in July of 2018 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Angie is known to be homeless but has always kept in contact with family. She struggles with mental illness. The last time her family heard from her she was to contact them the next day with an address to wire money to a western union for her. She was never heard from again. She sometimes goes by the last name of Shultz or Noone. If you have seen Angie or have any information about her whereabouts please contact the authorities at 304-624-1610. Please keep a lookout at shelters. You never know who might be the one to bring this family some peace.

Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

Released in 1975, Salem’s Lot was Stephen King’s second published novel and remains my favorite to this day. I can recall the first time I read it. Being from a small town, it was easy for me to imagine the story unfolding around me. It’s creepy but not over the top. Come on, who doesn’t love a good vampire story? 

The story takes place in Jerusalem’s Lot, Maine. When a writer comes back to town to write a novel about an old abandoned house in the town he discovers the house has been purchased by an antiques dealer. A creepy, mysterious antiques dealer. See where we’re headed here? 

The man will bring darkness to the the small town and the residents within. 

If you love a good horror story, Salem’s Lot is a classic scare in my opinion. It simply never gets old. 

There are two films based on the book, with the original being released in 1979.

It starred David Soul and was directed by Tobe Hooper and continues to haunt me even now. The second was a remake released in 2004 starring Rob Lowe. I’m usually not a fan of remakes but this one didn’t disappoint. But I will continue to love the original. I think the creep factor comes through better. With Halloween quickly approaching you can never have too many horror tales. Drop me a line about your favorite creepy classic…

Bring Me Back brought me real joy…

Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris

Published in 2018, this is my first B.A. Paris novel and it was a wonderful read. I devoured this book in one day. 

It’s a mystery about a missing person, something that always gets my attention. But the way the story unfolds keeps you sucked in, just wanting more. 

Finn and his girlfriend Layla stop at a rest stop one day and while he is away from the car she vanishes. Fast forward ten years and Finn is now engaged to Layla’s sister. But hints keep appearing that lead Finn to believe Layla may still be alive. Is she? Or is it simply Finn looking for a way out of his upcoming wedding? Or is someone playing mind games with him? It’s a true mystery at it’s best. 

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a good mystery. Let me know what you think…

Missing and cold cases

I have decided to post one missing person cold case and one murder cold case each week in addition to my book posts. It’s something very close to my heart. I simply cannot imagine anything more heartbreaking than being where these families are. If getting these stories out can help, I feel it’s time well spent. Please join me. Together we can find the answers these families so desperately seek.

Myra Lewis

Myra Lewis went missing from her home on Mount Pilgrim Road in Camden Mississippi on March 1, 2014. At the time of her disappearance she was two. 

On the day of her disappearance Myra’s mother, Ericka Lewis left to go shopping while Myra and her sister were playing in the yard. She told the girls to go inside where their father, Gregory Lewis was watching the one month old.

When Erica came home she ask where Myra was. The father had assumed she had left with her mother at the last moment. Ericka was the last person to see her daughter, who had now been missing 4-5 hours.

Mr Lewis went searching for Myra on an ATV. He also took the family dog, hoping that might help find her. When search efforts failed, they contacted the police.

Several agencies, including the FBI searched the surrounding area, as well as a body of water across the road. There was no sign of Myra. There was a $20,000 reward offered by the FBI for any information leading to Myra’s safe return. That reward still exists today, for Myra has never been found. 

The family members all took lie detector tests and cooperated with the police. The family SUV was checked out as well. At one point the search dogs picked up her scent in the yard but it ended at the fence. 

The family home now sits abandoned. The Lewis family has moved away. But the Madison County sheriffs department continue to seek answers. If you or anyone you know might have information on this case, please contact the sheriffs department at 601-859-2345 or you can stay anonymous by contacting crime stoppers.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things by: Iain Reid

I’m thinking of ending things…..

I’m Thinking of Ending Things is the 2016 debut novel by Iain Reid and it has really blown readers away. So much so that Netflix has made a movie based on it. The movie is due to be released on Sep 4, 2020. I’m one of those people who feel the need to read the book first whenever possible. So I dove right into the book and this is what I think:

This book is different. Not bad different. Just different. For those expecting an action filled story, this isn’t it. It’s more of a slow burn. You know you’re building up to something big, it’s just not coming anytime soon. 

I was actually a little put off by the story for awhile. The thing is, I started reading the book not having a clue what it was about. That was sort of a mistake. But after all was said and done, I’m glad I read it not knowing. 

The author takes us on a journey down a rabbit hole even Alice would steer clear of.

The book is read as a narrative. You are experiencing the story from Jake’s girlfriend’s point of view and she is clearly on the fence about ending things with him. 

But she takes a road trip with him to visit his parents on a rural, secluded farm. 

What transpires from there is the most fascinating tale. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone so I’m not going to say any more about the events that unfold. 

What I will say is I was beginning to feel like I was going crazy trying to make sense  of this story. But now I wonder if maybe that was the whole point. The book leaves you on edge. I was a bit antsy the entire time I was reading it. And the twist at the end left me shell shocked. 

It’s definitely a worthwhile read as long as you don’t mind a slow start. The writing is superb and I’m excited by this new author. Can’t wait to see it on Netflix.

Leave me a comment if you’ve read I’m Thinking of Ending Things. I’d love to know what you thought.