The Poughkeepsie Mystery

"The Poughkeepsie Mystery" is a thrilling tale set in the historic city of Poughkeepsie, NY. This captivating story revolves around buried treasure, an ancient map, cryptic messages, a secret society, kidnapping, and murder. Set against the backdrop of the city's rich history, Harvey Eastman plays a central role in this gripping narrative. Alongside him, other notable historical figures make appearances as the main characters explore various historical locations throughout the city (including the Walkway Over the Hudson) as they pursue a chain of clues. Kari Ingram, a young teacher, discovers an antique scrapbook of drawings that contains hidden clues to the location of a legendary treasure. She must decipher coded messages, follow clues which lead her to numerous locations in and around the city, and thwart the efforts of a secret society that is pledged to stop her as she risks her safety searching for the hidden treasure. Several noteworthy people and historical sites are mentioned in this novel including Adriance Library, Amrita Club, Bardavon Theater, College Hill, Eastman Park, Hudson River State Hospital, Marist College, Poughkeepsie Post Office (murals), Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, FDR, the Seer of Poughkeepsie, Smith Brothers, Soldiers Memorial Fountain, Vassar College, Walkway Over the Hudson. Join Kari on a journey filled with intrigue, danger, and suspense as the secrets of Poughkeepsie unravel right before your eyes!