Murder in Costa Rica
Divorced, overworked, and full of doubts, Laura Humphreys escapes to paradise to volunteer for a sea turtle conservation project. Her vacation is shattered when a friend is murdered. The police are understaffed, a government official may be stalling the investigation, and Laura refuses to relent.
Antonio De La Torres, the lead government investigator, is determined to have an honest investigation. His attraction to Laura makes him even more committed to his goal but he may be running out of time.
Laura joins forces with the global conservation community and learns that paradise isn’t always what it seems.
"Murder in Costa Rica written by L.D. Markham is one of the best mystery novels I have read in some time. I am an avid reader of mysteries and I could not put this book down until I got to the last page. I then learned it was based on a true story. Markham did a wonderful job in creating a mystery novel from a true story. This book also raises an awareness of crimes relating to sea turtle egg poaching. A great 5-star read." Amazon reader review
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Birds of a Feather, Volume One
From their size, color, and the way they see the world, animals are diverse-and so are the delightful stories in this anthology. Ranging from legends and true tales of wild-land bears to a memorable veterinary house call and stories of humans who become animals (or act like them), this collection is all about animals and our relationships with them. Meet rabbits, lizards, guinea pigs, potbelly pigs, horses, seals, owls, spiders, coyotes, wolves, elephants, and of course plenty of cats and dogs who will touch your hear and remind you that no matter how many legs we have, we all have much in common.
Look for my fiction short story "Saving Coy."
Savannah helps rescue a Pacific harbor seal on Rodeo Beach in Marin, CA
Available on Amazon
From their size, color, and the way they see the world, animals are diverse-and so are the delightful stories in this anthology. Ranging from legends and true tales of wild-land bears to a memorable veterinary house call and stories of humans who become animals (or act like them), this collection is all about animals and our relationships with them. Meet rabbits, lizards, guinea pigs, potbelly pigs, horses, seals, owls, spiders, coyotes, wolves, elephants, and of course plenty of cats and dogs who will touch your hear and remind you that no matter how many legs we have, we all have much in common.
Look for my fiction short story "Saving Coy."
Savannah helps rescue a Pacific harbor seal on Rodeo Beach in Marin, CA
Available on Amazon
Destination: The World, Volume One
Available on Amazon
Take a journey around the world with 35 authors from NCPA as they share their stories covering nearly every continent and a vast array of cultures. This collection of charming and endearing tales will take you on excursions beyond your own backyard from breathtaking trips of a lifetime to harrowing adventures and comical misadventures.Enjoy more than thirty non-fiction stories.
Look for my travel memoir short story "It Started with Agriturism."
Travel to Italy, Northern California, and Germany.
Sometimes casual meetings when traveling abroad, become life-long friendships.
Available on Amazon
Take a journey around the world with 35 authors from NCPA as they share their stories covering nearly every continent and a vast array of cultures. This collection of charming and endearing tales will take you on excursions beyond your own backyard from breathtaking trips of a lifetime to harrowing adventures and comical misadventures.Enjoy more than thirty non-fiction stories.
Look for my travel memoir short story "It Started with Agriturism."
Travel to Italy, Northern California, and Germany.
Sometimes casual meetings when traveling abroad, become life-long friendships.