Published Novelist
Merlaine Hemstraat
All of Ms. Hemstraat's books are available on Amazon and Kindle, in addition to other fine book sellers
ONLY WHERE MOSS GROWS ~
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Only Where Moss Grows; is an evocative psychological thriller centering on Danish archaeologist, Timme Vestergaard’s relentless search for the truth regarding the life and fate of his Great Uncle, Marten Johansen.
While Timme and his new friend, Amari Sharma, mortuary assistant and her employer, a Toronto coroner, Dr. Alex Broughton uncover one contradictory piece of evidence after another, they are compelled to follow clues to Marten's final resting place. While Timme closes factual loops, he uncovers startling truths about his great uncle and himself that he had not anticipated.
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SAKURA GIRL OF MONGOOSE GROVE ~
With the mysterious disappearance or death of Major Devon Richardson from Banyan Sands Lodge, the stage is set for a group of ex-patriots from England living at the lodge to uncover the Major’s fate. Instead of solving the mystery, protagonists muddy the waters with more questions.
Certain lodge guests embark on a game of ‘who did it’, conveniently striking their names from the roster of possible suspects. Covertly listening to one another’s activities and conversations, lodge inmates suspect each other of crimes related to the Major’s fate. Although initially set in 1920’s Bombay, India, the story weaves from the past to the present bridging the sands of time to a vacation property, erected on the grounds of the former Banyan Sands Lodge at Mongoose Grove.
Dvipa Sukhadhara Resort and Spa boasts a beautiful seaside vista and elegantly appointed amenities. The general manager and part owner of the resort, Adesh Sangem, has something in common with the ex-pats from the 1920’s who used to occupy the land when it was a lodge. The past is about to turn the present upside down...
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It is believed the eyes are the mirrors of the soul…will love reflect towards us? Will it be self-love or the love of another? Sometimes, our ancestors peer at us through our eyes. When they do, will we acknowledge them or allow their vision to fade away? Our journey is long…it should be unforgettable…
Love Reflected in another Man’s Eyes transcends time and space, while evocatively unraveling and exposing elements of paranormal entities, unrequited longing and star-crossed lovers. Commencing as a quest into his past, an Indian-Canadian man discovers a valuable antique in his shop, connected to one of his ancestors whose spirit haunts an invalid chair. When Amber Qamar meets Bethan Rhees, she awakens in him long suffering desires and holds the key to identifying and locating the entity occupying his shop.
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