Stuck in Manistique

By: Dennis Cuesta

Narrated by: Jeremy Arthur

Near the midpoint of the Upper Peninsula, along a Lake Michigan bend of shore, is the town of Manistique, Michigan. Mark had never heard of Manistique before the death of his estranged aunt, but as sole beneficiary of Vivian's estate, he travels there to settle her affairs. As Mark tours his aunt's house for the first time, the doorbell rings.

Days after graduating medical school, Dr. Emily Davis drives north, struggling with her illicit rendezvous on Mackinac Island. She never makes it - on the highway near Manistique, her car collides with a deer, shattering the car's windshield. Stranded for the night, Emily is directed to a nearby bed-and-breakfast.

Maybe it's a heady reaction, the revelation that his aunt, an international aid doctor, ran a bed-and-breakfast in retirement. Or perhaps he plainly feels pity for the young, helpless doctor. Regardless, Mark decides to play host for one night, telling Emily that he's merely stepping in temporarily while his aunt is away.

As a one-night stay turns into another and more guests arrive, the ersatz innkeeper steadily loses control of his story. And though Emily opens up to Mark, she has trouble explaining the middle-aged man who unexpectedly arrives at the doorstep looking for her.

Will these two strangers, holding on to unraveling secrets, remain in town long enough to discover the connection between them?

©2018 Dennis Cuesta (P)2018 ListenUp Audio

Who’s at the door?

Loved this book. I was in upper Michigan last year and enjoyed reading about the area. I loved all the characters. Each one brings a surprise. I didn’t want it to end! Maybe another book...please!

Accurate

4 years ago I also found myself Stuck in Manistique and I enjoyed this book knowing my new tiny town and recognizing information they gave on local businesses. It was a good story as well.

Good for a summer read...

Was an easy and pleasant story. Interesting characters, happy ending. Would be great book to take to the beach.

I knew all of the towns in that book. I am originally from that part of the country.

The story was interesting but sometimes predictable. Overall a nice feel good story without any senseless violence.

kept my interest

loved the story and humor and would definitel recommend this book to everyone. great read