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These Nine Compulsively Readable Books by Texas Authors, Including Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Women's Fiction, and Historical Romance
Winners Receive Two Free Books from Nine Texas Writers:
Gary Keith
Jann Alexander
Gary Gerlacher
Marie W. Watts
Leslie R. Schover
Linda Paul
Elaine Aucoin Schroller
Kimberly Packard
Chick Morgan
Unspoken: A Dust Novel by Jann Alexander
Texas, 1935: During the Dust Bowl and Depression, in a small town where nobody can fix air you can't breathe, one tenacious girl will stop at nothing to reunite her family and rebuild home. But first, she'll have to face what's unspoken. Historical Fiction
"Reminds me, in tone, of Texas classics like The Time it Never Rained and Giant. I loved it. Alexander is a great new talent in the genre of Texana" —W.F. Strong
Austin Blues by Gary A. Keith
Dude’s guitar and Sandy’s swaggering law prowess enliven Austin’s club scenes, courthouse, and capitol. A whistleblower client brings Sandy a case against corrupt state officials—and he is plunged back into his war nightmares, Dude coaxing him back with music. Legal Thriller
“Keith writes with wit and insight about his city. The novel’s rollicking mystery showcases Austin in all its musical, political, and offbeat glory.”—James Wade
Last Patient of the Night by Gary Gerlacher
Book One in the bestselling medical thriller series introduces AJ Docker and his K9 companion Banshee seeking justice for a murdered patient, taking readers on an action-packed journey through the darker side of Houston. Medical Thriller
"Last Patient of the Night is one of those rare thrillers that grabs you on page one and doesn’t let go until the very last line." —Amazon review
Tough Trail Home by Marie W. Watts
Set during the 2008 recession, this novel follows Lisa and Michael as they lose their jobs and relocate to a Texas ranch Lisa inherited. The path is anything but easy, filled with challenges that test their endurance and commitment. Women's Fiction
"Thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, this novel explores the complexities of commitment and the choices that shape our futures." —Amazon review
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Fission by Leslie R. Schover
A young wife follows her husband to Oak Ridge for the Manhattan Project. She is drawn in by a charismatic army engineer, only to realize he may be a Soviet spy. Will she risk her marriage to turn him in? Historical Fiction
“Instantly relatable, full of rich detail, and beautifully written, Fission will reverberate long after you read the last page.” —Jennie Fields
The Last Gypsy Queen by Linda Paul
1942: Marisol, a Romani Gypsy forced to tell fortunes at a lakeside park, dreams of becoming a doctor. When she falls for a tycoon’s son bound for war, forbidden love sparks danger, forcing her to choose between heritage, love, and destiny. Historical Romance
"A fascinating, beautifully written, and researched novel that speaks to anyone who has ever questioned their future or their place in a community." —Georgie Blalock
The Bravest Soldiers by Elaine Aucoin Schroller
With WWII looming close to Australia, two women must watch and wait as the Japanese cut a swath through the Pacific. Can they be as courageous as the men they love? Will waiting and wondering break two women's hearts? Historical Fiction
“...an affecting tale with memorable characters that stands out from the crowd. A rich and moving saga of bravery both at home and in the face of battle.” – Kirkus Reviews
This Time Around by Kimberly Packard
Josie Gardner’s life revolves around her amazing children and her career. But, when her husband threatens to take her kids in their divorce, and the business she’s put her passion, time and money into is at risk of failing, a panic attack shatters her grip on reality. Women's Fiction
"Imagine blending the best elements of Back to the Future and Freaky Friday, but with a surprising amount of depth and heart." —Amazon review
Everything's a Two-Step But a Waltz by Chick Morgan
A memoir and coming-of-aging story of a high-powered, high-profile, high-heeled global consultant and NYC cabaret singer who returns to a small town in Texas after fleeing for over forty years and swearing never to live there again. Memoir
“A highly readable page turner…with elegant prose and unusual insight.” —The Wimberley View