From the Sequoyah County Times

(Reprinted from the September 13 issue of the Sequoyah County Times)

Muldrow native will sign copies of his new book on Sept. 21 and 22
An assistant librarian and a roving reporter make an unlike pair as they investigate a series of bizarre murders connected with their local library in the just released humorous mystery "Murder by Dewey Decimal" by Stephen B. Bagley, a Muldrow native and graduate of Muldrow High School.

Bagley will sign copies of his book at Sallisaw's Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library from 2 until 4 p.m. Sept. 21, and at the Muldrow Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22. The book will also be on sale at that time at both libraries, Bethia Owens, librarian, said.

Bagley added a short synopsis of his book. He wrote, "When Assistant Librarian Bernard M. Worthington finds the body of the dreaded Agatha Ryton-Storer, he doesn't know her death will begin a series of murders that will stun his small Oklahoma town and reveal secrets hidden for 30 years. He, roving reporter Lisa Trent, and Police Chief Chuck Donaldson must outwit a ruthless, determined murderer. What was stolen from the library safe? Who is stalking Lisa with murderous intent? What happened to the missing janitor? Who stole the Ryton family jewels? Why did old Eliah Ryton will his hideous mansion to the city? What secrets does it hold, and who is killing to hide them?"

"I wanted to write the type of mystery I enjoy reading," Bagley said. "Suspense, humor, and puzzles, as well as characters I'd want to spend time with. I hope readers will enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed writing it."

"Murder by Dewey Decimal" is the first novel in Bagley's "Measurements of Murder Mystery"(tm) series. The second book in the series, "Murder by the Acre", will be released later this year. Both novels are published by the publishing company Lulu.

Bagley wrote the full-length plays "Murder at the Witch's Cottage" and "Two Writers in the Hands of an Angry God" and co-wrote "Turnabout." His poetry has been published in Byline Magazine, Prairie Songs, Free Star, and other publications. He co-authored two one-act plays - "Hogwild" and "There's A Body In The Closet" - that were published by Dramatic Publishing Co. His articles and humorous essays have been published in Nautilus Magazine, OKMagazine, Pontotoc County Chronicles, Your Country Music Magazine, various Oklahoma newspapers, and other publications.

"Murder by Dewey Decimal" is available now at www.lulu.com/sbagley, and will be available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, other online retailers, and local bookstores this fall.

Bagley graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. For information about Bagley's other books, plays, and publications, visit his Web site 51313 Harbor Street, or www.51313.blogspot.com. This is his first novel with Lulu.



 
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