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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.”

RT Book Reviews

Cut to the Bone: A Body Farm Novel

Cut to the Bone: A Body Farm Novel

Cut to the Bone: A Body Farm Novel

By Jefferson Bass

William Morrow
368 pages
$26.99

“In this long-awaited prequel to his New York Times bestselling series, Jefferson Bass turns the clock back to reveal the Body Farm’s creation—and Dr. Bill Brockton’s deadly duel with a serial killer.”

From the publisher

Born of Persuasion

Born of Persuasion

Born of Persuasion

By Jessica Dotta

Tyndale House Publishers
448 pages
$13.99

“Dotta’s Born of Persuasion is an alluring debut that will leave fans of Victorian fiction clamoring for more.”

Tosca Lee, NYT best-selling author

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