When it comes to writing, author Lisa Fantino finds Long Beach Island to be the perfect place when she can get a little more peace and quiet.

MYSTERY MAKER: Lisa Fantino’s latest book is the third in her detective series. (Supplied Photo)
An LBI vacationer for more than 40 years, Fantino recently announced the release of Dead Cold, An Invitation to Murder, the third work in her Detective Maggie Flynn mystery series. The author will be at the Beach Haven Public Library for a book signing and talk on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.
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