Welcome to the Mississippi Valley Traveler Store
Scroll through the galleries below to find books about the Mississippi River, including guidebooks, stories of river history, and mysteries set along Old Man River. I also sell a few collections of greeting cards featuring my original photographs of places along the Mississippi River. Thanks for buying direct from me!
River History and Guide Books
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Take a journey into the darkest deeds of the Mississippi River with author and Mississippi River historian Dean Klinkenberg, as he explores the many disastrous events that have occurred in and along Old Man River. -
The third edition of this comprehensive travel guide (updated in 2024) will take you on a journey through the heart of America, showcasing the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty of this iconic waterway.The one guide for outdoor enthusiasts and armchair historians alike. (Amazon Review)
Frank Dodge Mysteries
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Frank Dodge is back, this time covering a food convention in Dubuque, Iowa, where he might have bitten off more than he can chew. -
The headline is explosive. The clock is ticking. Can Frank Dodge uncover the lies before a community self-destructs? -
Some sins refuse to stay buried. Murder was the last thing Frank Dodge expected to find on a Mississippi River cruise. But when three sisters board the riverboat River Voyager hunting for their father’s killers, Frank’s simple writing assignment transforms into a deadly game of cat and mouse. The stakes grow higher when another passenger vanishes overboard under suspicious circumstances. Joining forces with his friend Brian Jefferson, a homicide detective, Frank races against time to solve both mysteries before the cruise reaches Memphis. But the killers won’t give up their carefully crafted new identities without a fight. As Frank and his allies dig deeper, they discover the boat harbors dark secrets in its shadowy corners. With each revelation, they draw closer to a confrontation four decades in the making. Can they unmask the killers before another body hits the water? Murder on the Mississippi masterfully blends mystery and history against the haunting backdrop of America’s greatest river. Rich with complex characters and atmospheric detail, this riveting tale explores the true cost of justice delayed and the weight of unforgivable crimes. Step aboard for a cruise where the past and present collide in deadly fashion. Get Murder on the Mississippi today! Find an online retailer Buy it at an independent bookstore -
The first full-length mystery featuring travel writer/amateur sleuth Frank Dodge.
Greeting Cards
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A set of four greeting cards showing spectacular views looking down on the Mississippi River from the tops of bluffs. Envelopes included. -
A set of five greeting cards with spectacular photographs of sunsets over the Mississippi River. Envelopes included.