The author of the book ‘Murder at Teal’s Pond’ is David Bushman. The book’s story is a retelling of the century-old murder of Hazel Drew and inspired the TV series Twin Peaks. As the story goes, Hazel was found dead in a pond in Sand Lake, New York around 1908. The book analyzes Hazel’s life, her murder, and the ensuing investigation, which was filled with red herrings and unreliable witnesses.