Blackstone Mysteries
Academic mysteries that span decades, where past and present collide in the halls of a Midwestern university
Dual-Timeline Academic Mysteries
Set at a prestigious Midwestern university in Indiana, the Blackstone Mysteries weave together past and present in intricate puzzle-driven narratives that span decades.
Professor Maggie Blackstone is a respected archaeology professor with a keen eye for detail and a talent for solving puzzles both ancient and modern. David Blackstone, her horror-writer husband, brings a creative perspective and an understanding of human nature's darker corners to their investigations.
Each mystery unfolds across multiple timelines, revealing how decisions made years or even decades ago continue to shape the present. Warm and puzzle-driven, readers compare the series to Agatha Christie and Richard Osman, with the academic setting providing rich backdrops for complex mysteries.
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Current Chapters
New chapters published every Tuesday and Thursday on Patreon
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Chapter 1: "The Discovery"
Published: February 5, 2026Preview Available -
Chapter 2: "The Call"
Published: February 5, 2026Preview Available -
Chapter 3: "The Investigation"
Published: February 5, 2026Preview Available -
Chapter 4: "University Secrets"
Coming: April 2026Serial Launch
Join the Academic Investigation
Follow Maggie and David as they unravel mysteries that span decades within the ivy-covered walls of academia. Your discussions and theories help guide how past and present connect.
Choose your level: $5 for one series, $8 for both, $10 for both plus extras. Weekly chapters, behind-the-scenes posts, and signed print copies for long-term subscribers at the top tier.
What Makes Blackstone Special
📚 Dual Timelines
Each mystery unfolds across past and present, revealing how history shapes current events in unexpected ways.
🧩 Puzzle-Driven
Complex mysteries that reward careful readers, with clues hidden in academic papers, archaeological finds, and faculty gossip.
👫 Partnership
Maggie's analytical mind and David's creative insights create a dynamic investigative team rooted in genuine partnership.
The University as Character
The unnamed Midwestern university isn't just a setting—it's a living character with its own secrets, traditions, and hidden corners where mysteries brew.
From the archaeology department's artifact storage to the English department's dusty archives, from faculty dinner parties to late-night office conversations, the university provides an intimate yet complex backdrop for sophisticated mysteries.
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