Books of local interest
Camden father-and-son team Gary A. and Justin R. VanRiper have published the 10th book in their “Adirondack Kid” series, “The Final Daze of Summer,” through the Adirondack Kids Press.
The chapter book for middle readers, which is illustrated by Mr. VanRiper’s wife, Carol, focuses on the adventures of fictional kids Justin, Nick and Jackie as they explore Fourth Lake and other familiar Adirondack locations.
“Adirondack Kid” series books are available for $9.95 at the VanRipers’ online bookstore, www.adirondackkids.com/bookstore.
Arcadia Publishing has released “Singer Castle Revisited” by Patty and Robert Mondore, a sequel to the 2005 “Images of America” book “Singer Castle.”
“Revisited” shows the investments being made by owners to keep the castle, located between Alexandria Bay and Morristown, in pristine condition.
The book is available for $21.99 at area bookstores and shops or through www.arcadiapublishing.com.
Utica attorney Leon Koziol has self-published “Western Door — A New Frontier for Terrorism,” a novel about terrorists who create a weapons development facility on the Canadian shores of lakes Superior and Huron.
An author’s note says the book “brings modern-day meaning to a metaphoric term used to depict the Seneca Indian tribe and its aboriginal duty to protect the Iroquois Confederacy from western invasion along the Great Lakes.”
It’s available in downloadable format for $19.95 at www.westerndoornovel.com.
Paul Reichert, a summer resident of Alexandria Bay, has self-published, through AuthorHouse, “The Lemonade Ripple: An Adventure in Philanthropy.”
The story features 5-year-old Caroline, who is inspired to start a lemonade stand to raise money for a friend in need. The act sets off a ripple that spreads throughout the town. It culminates in a townwide paddle race, similar to the Foundation for Community Betterment race held annually in Alexandria Bay.
The book is based on the mission of the foundation, which Mr. Reichert’s wife, Jennifer Curley Reichert, co-founded in 2000. All proceeds of the book’s sale will go to the foundation, a national organization dedicated to community enhancement.
The book sells for $16.99 plus shipping at authorhouse.com. It’s also available at stores in the Alexandria Bay area for $19.99.
Marcus J. Mastin, Watertown, has self-published, through Createspace, “Cinderfella.” It’s “the true story of one man’s journey from rough-around-the-edges blue-collar worker to stay-at-home dad and loving father.”
“Cinderfella” is part memoir, part philosophy, part child-care manual and part cookbook. It’s available at online bookstores for $10.95.
Compiled by Times staff writer Chris Brock
