Julie Cantrell was born in Louisiana, where she grew up running barefoot over fire ant beds, swimming with alligators, and eating crawfish. Today, she lives with her husband and two spirited children in Mississippi, hallowed ground for many famous authors.
An American Immigrant (2023) Johanna Rojas Vann "In An American Immigrant, Johanna Rojas Vann delivers a powerful exploration of the risks we face in pursuit of a better life. By weaving a compelling and emotional tale, she offers readers a fresh examination of identity, truth, generational sacrifice, and the real meaning of home. Ideal for book clubs, this story will have people talking."
Angel Falls (2023) Kathryn Casey "A dynamic cast of characters, lush settings, and an engegaing plot that is sure to excite Casey's legion of loyal fans."
The Weight of Air (2023) Kimberly Duffy "Kimberly Duffy not only delivers a beautiful escape, but she also adds layers of emotional depth to build a captivating story readers will love."
A Bend of Light (2022) Joy Jordan-Lake "With sensory-rich language and a delightful cast of characters, A Bend of Light goes far deeper than most mysteries. This powerful story will keep readers hooked from the first page to the last as it proves, once again, that Joy Jordan-Lake is a master at her craft."
Shadows in the Mind's Eye (2022) Janyre Tromp "Tromp weaves a complex historical tale incorporating love, suspense, hurt, and healing--all the elements that keep the pages turning."
Murdered in Craven (2021) (Craven County Mystery, book 1) C Hope Clark "Never short of rich characters and timely twists, this new series will keep the pages turning."
All That Is Secret (2021) (Annalee Spain Mystery, book 1) Patricia Raybon "Readers will be hooked from the first line of Patricia Raybon's captivating debut novel, All That Is Secret. This well-respected nonfiction author proves her worth with fiction as she delivers rich characters and a page-turning mystery set in the beautiful wilds of Colorado."
The Sound Between the Notes (2021) Barbara Linn Probst "In her second novel, Barbara Linn Probst delivers yet another powerful story, balancing lyrical language with a skillfully paced plot to build a sensory-rich world that will delight those who loved Queen of the Owls and win countless new readers. Offering a deep exploration of the search for identity and connection, The Sound Between Notes reminds us to embrace everything we are—and everything that’s made us who we are."
We Hope for Better Things (2019) Erin Bartels "A timely exploration of race in America, We Hope for Better Things is an exercise of empathy that will shape many a soul. Erin Bartels navigates this sensitive topic with compassion as she shifts her readers back and forth between past and present, nudging us to examine the secrets we keep, the grudges we hold, and the prejudices we may help create even without intention."
True Places (2019) Sonja Yoerg "Sonja Yoerg is a master story spinner who builds a tale of escalating intrigue while at the same time exploring emotional depths few authors are able to reach. In her latest, True Places, she keeps the reader asking, ‘What would I do?’ which is a sure sign of a knock-out novel. When she twists the plot again and again, she manages to help us escape all of our own constraints to fully embrace the journey. Beautiful, unique, suspenseful, and full of wonder, True Places is a unique gem of a novel that will leave readers with a full heart and a recharged mind. Bravo!"
The Cage-Maker (2017) Nicole Seitz "In her seventh novel, The Cage-maker, Nicole Seitz has crafted one of the most original and fascinating stories I’ve read in ages. With elaborate settings, mysterious characters, impressive illustrations, and tons of suspense, Seitz has delivered a captivating time-slip novel that escapes the confines of genre and enters that sacred space of darn-good storytelling."
