The Roses of Port Townsend: A Tale of Mystery, Magic, Science, (and Tomatoes) in a Seaport Village

Single mom braves haunted city with her sons and their dogs in search of a job. Battles supernatural beings, grows killer tomatoes and uncovers a pirate's secret. Will they survive? Mystery unfolds!

In the heart of the book, The Roses of Port Townsend, you will meet Mandy Rose, a resilient schoolteacher, whose husband is missing under mysterious circumstances. Forced to leave her home in Olympia due to her school's closure, she ventures on a daring journey with sons Max and Oscar to Port Townsend, a quaint Victorian era seaport city. Despite warnings of its eerie aura and alleged hauntings from her brother, Leo, Mandy follows the path that fate has laid down for her. The Rose family's strength is truly tested as they confront the chilling mysteries of this Victorian city.

Mandy, Max and Oscar, and their loyal dogs, Josie and Bone, delve into a world that transcends the realm of the ordinary. The city's scenic tranquility belies the dangers that lurk within, as the family stumbles upon supernatural beings. The Rose family is welcomed by new friends in Port Townsend; Max and Oscar develop budding romances; family members come to the rescue; and together they all become amateur detectives in the most important missing persons case they will ever face.

Not all is as it seems in this city, where an unusual tomato garden holds lethal surprises, and a pirate's secret could be the key to their survival. As Mandy and her family navigate through the labyrinth of Port Townsend, they uncover truths that could shatter their reality. What started as a quest for employment soon turns into a race against time as they struggle to find Mandy's husband, and to discover the secrets of their new home, Victorian cottage, "Little Red."

The Roses of Port Townsend is a thrill-ride of whimsy, suspense, mystery, and danger. The book weaves an enchanting tapestry of suspense, magical realism, and the strength of a mother's love. As Mandy battles the unknown, the question remains-will the Rose family bloom again in Port Townsend, or will they wilt under its haunting spell? Dive into the pages of this riveting tale to find out!

Ethel Steinmetz Marmont is a seasoned author renowned for her unique blend of political commentary and supernatural storytelling. Her distinguished career in public service culminated in a master's degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College. Since retiring, she's contributed numerous political opinion articles to local publications. Her love for fantasy storytelling shines in her children's book, The Adventures of Vicant the Venomous. Ethel resides in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, with her husband Jim, and their dachshund, Charlie. A woman of many talents, Ethel continues to captivate a broad audience, from science fiction and fantasy lovers to political enthusiasts.