The Hermit of Mad River

The D.J. Dillon Adventure Series #9

by Lee Roddy, Tim Holden (Illustrator)

D.J. is furious when a pack of dogs attack his helpless dog, Hero, which D.J. had tied to a post while he was in a store. Fearful that Hero will die at the veterinarian's, D.J. considers how to take revenge against the dogs he learns are owned by Beau Krockner and his brutal son. At the same time, D.J. hears that Zeke Zeering, an old hermit, has been arrested on charges of planning to dynamite a new irrigation dam. D.J. is confident that Zeke wouldn't do that, and sets out to prove it while hoping for Hero's recovery. D.J.'s investigation turns up various suspects with possible motives, but there is no proof. A number of unexpected turns make matters worse for D.J. until a series of hard rains creates a massive mud slide. This suddenly changes everything and helps reveal the identity of the person who really stole the dynamite. This ninth book shows how D.J. learns a hard lesson about seeking revenge.

119 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1988

About the author

Lee Roddy's journalism career began as a radio drama script writer. He has been a newspaper and radio broadcast executive with experience in advertising agencies and public relations. His award-winning newspaper was sold in 1973, and he is presently a full-time Christian writer. On the West Coast he writes and edits for prominent Christian leaders. He has taught many writing courses including sessions at Mount Herman Christian Writers Conference and Biola College. He is the author of numerous books and his published items number in the thousands both for secular and Christian publications. As a lifelong history buff he has written hundreds of newspaper columns on the subject. For several years he wrote and narrated the radio series "Your American Heritage." Mr. Roddy is a graduate of Los Angeles State College and lives in California with his wife near Disneyland. He has two grown children.