Mark Leichliter

THE OTHER SIDE, a contemporary mystery novel, is the crime fiction debut from Mark Leichliter. Writing as Mark Hummel, he is the author of the contemporary literary novel IN THE CHAMELEON'S SHADOW, the short story collection LOST & FOUND, and, debuting in October 2023, the novel MAN, UNDERGROUND. His fiction, poetry, and essays have regularly appeared in a variety of literary journals including such publications as The Bloomsbury Review, Dogwood, Fugue, Talking River Review, Weber: The Contemporary West, and Zone 3. A former college professor and writing program director, he has also served as a teacher in an independent high school, directed a writers’ conference, worked as a librarian, and taught on the faculty of several writers’ conferences. He is the founding editor of the nonfiction magazine bioStories. A native of Wyoming, Mark lives in Montana’s Flathead Valley. Learn more at www.markleichliter.com

Here's what some other writers are saying about THE OTHER SIDE:

"You won’t want to miss this perfect blend of atmosphere, mystery, and a protagonist you won’t forget."

—Christine Carbo, award-winning, best-selling author of the Glacier Mystery Series

"Captivating characters and a landscape that simultaneously entices and menaces lure the reader into a page-turning novel of suspense and discovery."

—Deborah Turrell Atkinson, author of the Storm Kayama suspense series

"THE OTHER SIDE is a taut and thrilling tale."

—Alyson Hagy, author of BOLETO and SCRIBE

"Wow. Bravo to Mark Leichliter on his outstanding debut. The Other Side has more twists and turns than an alley in Venice, and detective Steve Wendell—committed, unrelenting, true to himself and his job—is exactly the man to uncover the devastating truth hidden below the waters of Montana’s Flathead Lake."

—Peter W. J. Hayes, Silver Falchion and Derringer Nominated author of the Vic Lenoski mysteries.

"Leichliter masterfully weaves clues and red herrings into the story in a way that will repeatedly challenge his audience’s assumptions. ... A compelling mystery that offers plenty to maintain readers’ interest."

—Kirkus Reviews