Local author releases final installment of The Mysterious Pend Oreille Paddler
December 30, 2025
By Reader Staff
Author Whitney Rae Palmer has released The Mysterious Pend Oreille Paddler, Part 3, a conclusion to her comical series about the local water serpent set along the scenic shores of Lake Pend Oreille. The book is now available on Amazon, directly from the artist and at select locations in Sandpoint.
First introduced in 2016, The Mysterious Pend Oreille Paddler series has entranced readers of all ages with its blend of humor, local folklore and historical storytelling of the infamous lake monster of the Inland Pacific Northwest. Part 3 delivers a long-awaited conclusion while deepening the intrigue surrounding the elusive Pend Oreille Paddler with colorful, whimsical rhymes.
In this final installment, Palmer weaves together subtle morals of the story, as the Paddler’s befriended protagonist (Jillian McGhee) dives into an underwater adventure. Longtime fans of the series will find closure, while new readers can still be drawn into the humor and playfulness that defines Palmer’s storytelling.
The cover of The Mysterious Pend Oreille Paddler, Part 3 by Whitney Rae Palmer. Courtesy image
“This story has stayed with me for years,” Palmer said. “Illustrating Part 3 felt like finishing a journey — both for the characters and for myself. I’m excited to finally share this ending with readers. My inner child and transcendental inclinations inspired by growing up on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille are characterized in this limericky take on the legend.”
Palmer’s writing and painting are inspired by the ephemeral surroundings and her experiences in the wild beauty of the area, giving the series a strong sense of place that resonates with regional readers and cryptozoological mystery fans alike — with a strong vein of humor that is appropriate for all ages.
The book is for sale online at amazon.com and locally at Sandpoint Books, the Bonner County History Museum, Creations and Azalea Handpicked Style.
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