A Vicious Triangle: Plus Two Other Michigan Stories

VICIOUS TRIANGLE: Murder,Murder in the heart of Upper Michigan's Copper Country. Mining interests from around the world set up shop to extract precious copper from beneath the rocky soil. As production in the mines hit an all time high, competing labor organizers, mine owners, financiers and union busters brought criminality to the streets of mining communities. The turmoil was observed by a glamorous cub reporter, a disfigured Chippewa Indian and a neophyte clergyman. The conflict was out of control and good intentions turn deadly resulting in the largest mass murder in Michigan's history. RUNNING ON EMPTY: A young man sets out on his own. He and Stella, his new bride, create an enviable lifestyle in Detroit. World War II interrupted life for the happy couple. As a an inexperienced soldier, Charlie is quickly overcome by battle fatigue in the Allied invasion of Europe. He is believed killed in action. The news is devastating back home. Stella falls into a salacious life style. The effects of battle trauma proved life overwhelming for the young soldier who goes mute and is lost to reality for nearly 30 years.He arrives in Northwestern Michigan at a State Asylum where life becomes almost routine. Then, the love of his love of life reappears. Could long years of incarceration finally be over? NORTH SPIDER LAKE: A new girl shows up at the Spider Lake school bus stop. The girl, Sylvia Martinez, was lightly dressed for Northern Michigan's fall climate. Bobby VanLuvin, a local, is smitten and strongly attracted to the pretty newcomer. Sylvia and Bobby become good fiends and trust builds. Some descriptions of Sylvia's life experience are beyond Bobby's comprehension. After a cool down in their friendship, Sylvia shows up at his graduation exercises. Bobby's heart soars at her appearance but she remains aloof. What changes their lives forever?