A new true crime story with deep Michigan roots is making its debut on Mackinac Island this spring.
Author A. M. Rau will host a special book signing and meet and greet at The Island Bookstore on Saturday, May 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event celebrates the release of his latest book, Met With Foul Play: The Plot to Kill Frances Lacey, available May 1st.
Photo courtesy of A. M. Rau
The novel revisits the chilling and unsolved 1960 murder of Frances Lacey on Mackinac Island. Set in 2025, the story follows an investigator who reopens the decades-old case, uncovering long-buried secrets and a web of suspects that suggest the truth may have been hiding in plain sight all along. The book blends historical intrigue with modern investigative twists, offering a gripping, multi-part narrative centered on one of the Island’s most haunting mysteries.
Guests attending the event will have the opportunity to meet Rau, learn more about the inspiration behind the book, and purchase signed copies.
The signing adds to a growing lineup of early-season events on Mackinac Island, offering both visitors and locals a chance to connect with authors and stories rooted in the Island’s rich and complex history.
