John Lindermuth
A retired newspaper editor and reporter, J. R. Lindermuth lives and writes in central Pennsylvania. He is the author of nine novels, including four in his Sticks Hetrick mystery series published by Whiskey Creek Press: Something In Common, Cruel Cuts, Corruption's Child and, the latest, Being Someone Else. His other novels are Schlussel's Woman, St. Hubert's Stag, Watch The Hour, The Accidental Spy (now available in Kindle) and Fallen From Grace, a historical mystery published by Wild Oaks, the new Western line of Oak Tree Press.
He has also published articles and short stories in a variety of magazines, both print and on line.
Lindermuth began his newspaper career in the U.S. Army. After a period as a copy editor with North Asia Press in Seoul, Korea, he worked for a weekly newspaper and then several dailies before retiring in 2000. Since retiring, he has served as librarian for his county historical society where he assists patrons with genealogy and historical research.
He is the father of a son and a daughter and has four grandsons.
Latest Articles
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The Execution of the Oyster Pirate
Albert Hicks was the last to be executed for piracy in the U.S.
May 17, 2011
- John Lindermuth
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Canalboating on the Susquehanna River
Canals transported coal and other goods before development of the railroads
Apr 2, 2011
- John Lindermuth
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When Walking Was A Sport
Pedestrianism was America's most popular sport before the ascendancy of baseball and football.
Mar 7, 2011
- John Lindermuth
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Did The Betsy Ross Flag Once Fly Over Mexico?
A Pennsylvania soldier is alleged to have raised the historic banner over Chapultepec during the war with Mexico.
Mar 3, 2011
- John Lindermuth
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The Man Who Made A Better Baseball
Al Reach created a machine that made his balls superior to others then on the market
Feb 26, 2011
- John Lindermuth
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Rural Chippendale
Hunting examples of rural Chippendale-style furniture adds another aspect to the antiques hobby.
Feb 22, 2011
- John Lindermuth
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