The Secret of the Lonely Grave: A Steve and Kendra Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780997928808)

Albert A, Bell, Jr. discovered his love for writing in high school with his first publication in 1972. Although he considers himself a "shy person," he believes he is a storyteller more than a literary artist. He says, "When I read a book I'm more interested in one with a plot that keeps moving rather than long descriptive passages or philosophical reflection." He writes books he would enjoy reading himself. Dr. Bell has taught at Hope College in Holland, Michigan since 1978, and, from 1994 - 2004, served as Chair of the History Department. He holds a PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as an MA from Duke and an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to psychologist Bettye Jo Barnes Bell; they have four children and two grandsons. Bell's published works include contemporary mysteries Death Goes Dutch and Kill Her Again. His nonfiction works include, Resources in Ancient Philosophy (co-authored with James B. Allis), Exploring the New Testament World and Perfect Game: Imperfect Lives. His articles and stories have appeared in magazines and newspapers from Jack and Jill and True Experience to the Detroit Free Press and Christian Century. In historical fiction, Daughter of Lazarus and All Roads Lead to Murder, were followed by The Blood of Caesar, selected as one of five best mysteries of 2008 by Library Journal. The Secret of the Lonely Grave was first in the series of Steve and Kendra mysteries for young people.