Jack Puddlemore
Jack Puddlemore is the author of the Stillwater Lodge Mysteries, a cozy mystery series set along the quiet but secret-filled shores of Stillwater Lake. His novels blend small-town humor, porch gossip, and a touch of suspense with the warmth of community life. At the heart of every book is Sugarfoot, the lodge’s beloved floppy-eared beagle, whose uncanny knack for sniffing out trouble turns everyday life into unexpected adventures. Puddlemore’s mysteries echo the cadence of Southern living, where rocking chairs creak like old confidants and every mug of coffee comes served with a side of speculation.
A lifelong admirer of lakeside towns, Puddlemore draws deeply from their rhythms and textures—the mist on the water, the chatter in a diner booth, the way secrets ripple just beneath the surface. His approach to the genre is both classic and fresh: fair-play puzzles rooted in atmosphere and character, humor that feels organic, and resolutions that offer not only discovery but comfort. When not writing, he’s often wandering country paths, eavesdropping on porch conversations, or jotting down scraps of overheard gossip that might one day blossom into a clue. Through his Stillwater Lodge Mysteries, Jack invites readers to pour a cup of coffee, settle in with the porch crew, and follow Sugarfoot as she pads toward the truth in a world where humor, heart, and home always come first.
Stand Alone
The Stillwater Lodge Mysteries are cozy mysteries with a Southern twist, set on the shimmering shores of Stillwater Lake. Blending small-town humor, porch gossip, and the warmth of community life, each book invites readers into Cypress Landing, where secrets ripple beneath the surface and a steaming mug of coffee is never far from hand. At the center of it all is Eli Turner, the reluctant innkeeper drawn into puzzles the town would rather stamp as “case closed,” and Sugarfoot, the lodge’s beloved beagle whose nose for mischief turns everyday moments into unexpected adventures.
Written in the classic cozy mystery tradition—light on violence, rich in atmosphere, and threaded with fair-play clues—the series balances suspense with heart. Porch crews mishear and meddle, the sheriff insists on procedure, and the lake itself seems to hold its breath over every secret. Whether it’s a missing ledger, a sabotaged parade float, or bones unearthed beneath the porch, Jack Puddlemore crafts mysteries that feel both timeless and fresh: stories of crime solved with humor, community, and just enough Southern charm to keep readers coming back for the next cup of coffee at Stillwater Lodge.
