News Release: "The Mystery of the Absolute Power Plant” Book Launched in Female Coming of Age Series
March 3, 2020
HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO, March 3, 2020 – Today author Judi Stoa released her fifth book, “The Mystery of the Absolute Power Plant,” in the Cousins at Long Lake Mysteries series in which sisters Olivia and Abby team up with their cousin Lexi to solve cases around Fargo and the Minnesota lakes area.

Vergas inspires mystery novels
August 29, 2017
By: Barbie Porter
Vergas is again the topic of a mystery novel. “The Curse of the Vergas Loony Days Talent Show” is a young adult novel based in the busy little town, and the author’s inspiration comes from personal experience.
Colorado-based author Judi Stoa visits Long Lake in Vergas during the summer months, where family visits with her nieces gave inspiration for an idea to tighten the family ties.

Vergas becomes character in YA mysteries
September 18, 2013
By: Barbie Porter
Young adults searching for a mystery might find Judi Stoa’s novels of interest, as they are all based in the Vergas area.
Stoa, a resident of Colorado, often visits Long Lake where her family has had a cottage since the 1980s. She decided the rich history and adventures that ensue there would be perfect fodder for developing a young-adult mystery novel.
