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The King: The Bowers Files Book #7

The King: The Bowers Files Book #7

The King: The Bowers Files Book #7

By Steven James

Signet Select
512 pages
$9.99

“A mesmerizing read. From the first chapter, it sets its hook deep and drags you through a darkly gripping story with relentless power. My conclusion: I need to read more of Steven James.”

Michael Connelly, New York Times-bestselling author of The Drop

Something Pretty, Something Beautiful

Something Pretty, Something Beautiful

Something Pretty, Something Beautiful

By Eric Barnes

Outpost19
262 pages
$16

“Elegantly constructed and lovingly, tenderly, savagely written… the most harrowing portrait of American boys careening into manhood that I’ve ever read. And the truest.”

Benjamin Whitmer

Second Hand Rose: A Smoky Mountain Novel (Book Five)

Second Hand Rose: A Smoky Mountain Novel (Book Five)

Second Hand Rose: A Smoky Mountain Novel (Book Five)

By Lin Stepp

Canterbury House Publishing
256 pages
$15.95

“A compelling story with homegrown flavor. Lin Stepp’s words flow across the page like a soft spring breeze in the Smokies, leaving behind traces of wildflowers and wood smoke. For me, reading her books is like going home.”

Andrea Chapman, author of Reading Lark

More Things in Heaven and Earth

More Things in Heaven and Earth

More Things in Heaven and Earth

By Jeff High

NAL Trade
464 pages
$11.25

“The best of small-town Americana and the eccentrics who live there are brought to life in More Things in Heaven and Earth. This story warmed me, made me laugh and then kept a smile on my face. It’s delightful, compassionate, humorous, tightly woven. If you’re looking for a feel-good read, spend an afternoon with Jeff High’s novel.”

Charles Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of Unwritten and When Crickets Cry

King’s Mountain: A Ballad Novel

King’s Mountain: A Ballad Novel

King’s Mountain: A Ballad Novel

By Sharyn McCrumb

Thomas Dunne Books
336 pages
$25.99

“Told from the points of view of Patriot leader John Sevier and Tory camp follower Virginia Sal, the novel brings to life the people and events in the southern front of the Revolution—a story largely ignored by the history books.”

From the publisher

Dark Shadows: Wolf Moon Rising

Dark Shadows: Wolf Moon Rising

Dark Shadows: Wolf Moon Rising

By Lara Parker

Tor Books
400 pages
$15.99

“Fans of Dark Shadows have long awaited this second book by Parker. Parker has done her research. She takes us effortlessly from Collinsport in 1971 to Salem Village in 1692 and does a wonderful job of capturing the history of both periods. Her spellbinding plot and descriptive prose will please those who love a supernatural romance. She has captured the characters, the dialogue, and the spirit of the show perfectly.”

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