This is the rare sort of book that you not only want to read and keep forever, but you want to buy and give to family and friends. It's that good. Amusing, touching, and always in tune with the human spirit, To Catch The Snowflakes takes all of us on a journey into how life really works --- beginning with the individual. If you've had a rough day, or are anticipating one, or if you've had a great day and want to celebrate ... this is the book for you!

--Gayle Lynds, the author of Mosaic, Masquerade, and Mesmerized, and the co-author of The Hades Factor and The Paris Option with Robert Ludlum.
 
All of us are dealt a hand in the card game of life. Schulenberg shows us how to play and win without bluffing our way to victory. If you have ever fallen into the perils of adversity and have asked yourself, Why me? then To Catch The Snowflakes is a must read for you.

Schulenberg teaches us how to remain the master of our own destiny by exercising a uniquely human trait: the power of choice. To Catch The Snowflakes is the glimpse of a remarkable individual, and family, who understood that life is not always fair. Schulenberg could have easily stumbled and stayed down, but with the love of a family and the personal determination not to be a victim, triumphs and stands tall. He reminds us that snowflakes fall everyday; you can either choose to watch them fall or go out and catch them. Today I’m looking for snowflakes!

William W. Ricketts, M.S., L.M.H.P.
Clinical Family Therapist
Associate Professor
Iowa Western Community College
 
It is seldom that I find a new book that is both comfortable and discomforting, but Schulenberg's book "To Catch The Snowflakes" is exactly that. Discomforting in that he shares some of the pains and sorrows that have been such a part of his life; comfortable because he shows an inner strength and remarkably pervasive positive attitude that should be a comfort to each and every one of us. The book is an inspiration, and Schulenberg's easy writing style and sensitive recall of events and details, great and small, paint a landscape in which each of us can surely find a place for ourselves. In this wonderful memoir, Schulenberg lifts the reader up, takes us by the hand, and leads us on a walk along life's pathway that includes deep valleys, soft plains, steep hills and remarkable mountaintops. A great read for anyone who wants to gain insight into their own life by sharing in the inspirational life of another person who has not only caught, but has shared, a wonderful world of snowflakes.

--John Myers, Lawrence, KS
 
Lawrence Schulenberg's debut mystery, DEAD AT THE DESK, is a delightful and surprising tale that readers will treasure. On the surface, it's simply a story about the mysterious murder of a highly respected college professor in a small town in Missouri. But Schulenberg, with an unerring eye for detail, brings into play an array of fascinating forces, everything from the story's lively (and bigoted) setting in the 1960s, to the fact that the hero has been crippled by polio and uses crutches. The sweet love story between the hero and his college girlfriend, the colorful characters who populate both their lives, and the frank discussions about politics, sex, and culture all contribute charm and depth. Read this one. This compelling story will stay with you a long time.

---Gayle Lynds New York Times best-selling author of MESMERIZED and THE HADES FACTOR, with Robert Ludlum
 
DEAD AT THE DESK grabs the reader with the first sentence and holds your attention until the surprising revelation of the murderer.

--(Dr.) Janet B. Fudala, former Superintendent of Schools and University Professor
 
A compelling story, an unusual hero, and a bit of l960s nostalgia to boot. DEAD AT THE DESK has all three and more. Larry Schulenberg has a solid first novel, dyanmic, well-paced, and highly entertaining.

---Rebecca Cramer The Bluenight Mystery Series
 
Loren Schneider is about to graduate from college, but reflects back on when he was diagnosed with Polio. He was six and his mother had brought him home from the hospital. His friends were over. When it started snowing, they all ran outside to catch flakes. Loren remained in the chair by the window until his mother said to him, "You can sit here the rest of your life, where it is safe, and watch the snowflakes, or you can go outside and catch the snowflakes. Yes, you'll probably fall. But that's life. Everyone falls during life. You have to decide if you want to watch or if you want to be a part of life." DEAD AT THE DESK is an intriguing mystery. When Schneider's college advisor is murdered there are a host of prime suspects, including Schneider. And Schneider had every reason to want to kill his counselor. After four years of proving he could achieve anything in life, his advisor was trying to tell Schneider that he would never become a teacher because of his handicap, because being a good teacher was not just about lecturing, it was about being able to break up fights in the halls and carry supplies to your own class room. While the police focus on Schneider, the young college student is busy investigating some of the other people he fears may be responsible for the murder. Set in the mid-sixties, DEAD AT THE DESK takes place during a time when politeness and morals were more visibly in existence, it is a sociological mystery. It is full of heartfelt warmth and passion. True to its nature, the story is a solid mystery. Puzzle pieces scattered all over the place waiting to be pieced together, but it is more than that. It is a literary piece that I could not put down. The characters are strongly developed and worth caring about. Schulenberg writes with a tender heart and tells a story of love and friendship, but also about deception and manipulation. From start to finish I was riveted to the book. Lawrence Schulenberg has created a story that may defy the times. It is a look back to past I was too young to know, but it is also a look at now and ahead to what may be coming. Captivating and entertaining, Schulenberg has a fan in me and I look forward to his next work.

---Phillip Tomasso III, author of Third Ring and Tenth House
 
DEAD AT THE DESK is a wonderful addition to the subgenre of academic mysteries. Schulenberg has drawn interesting characters and placed them in a realistic college setting. As the daughter of a prepschool headmaster I enjoyed the faculty in-fighting and eccentric characters. Hopefully this marks the beginning of a series because I want to read more about these characters and watch the author grow as a writer.

--Anne Poe Lehr of Poe's Cousin Bookstore