In the gripping novel set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s Chicago, two elderly men, wearied by their homeless existence, embark on a fateful train journey that promises a fresh start out west. Their story, deeply entrenched in the themes of a small-town thriller and a road trip adventure book, offers a poignant exploration of the human condition. As the train snakes through the heart of America, what begins as a hopeful quest for work and redemption swiftly spirals into a harrowing tale of crime and mystery. Their journey, marked by heartbreaking twists and turns, soon becomes a suspenseful thriller teeming with heart and emotion. Amidst the clatter of the rails and the ever-changing landscapes, a traumatic event in a desolate train car catapults them into a vortex of chaos. What unfolds is a chilling narrative of deceit, murder, and grave robbing, unraveling dormant secrets that threaten to consume them. Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ " Eugene and Calvin have such a genuine friendship that I couldn't help but fall in love with both of them. If you are looking for a book with all the feels this is it. 5 out of 5 stars. " —Well Worth a Read ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Whenever I read anything by Chad Lutzke or John Boden, I know that tears are going to be involved. The Bedmakers was no different." —Char's Horror Corner ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Boden and Lutzke summon their inner Steinbeck in this slice of late-mid-century Americana." —Ronald Malfi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The Bedmakers is a triumph. Lutzke and Boden's slice of Americana is a tale of brutal beauty filled with mystery, grief, humor and love. Put simply, it's the best book they have ever written." —Naching T. Kassa author of "The Riddle of the Red Tower" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Whenever Lutzke and Boden get together, I take notice. But this collaboration was an expected delight. The Bedmakers is an expert blend of gritty crime mystery, murder, and dark, emotional adventure. An immersive read that explores the darker facets of the human spirit." —Dan Padavona, author of the Wolf Lake thriller series