Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 270 pages
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: Publish Authority
Release date: May 2024
Content Rating: PG-13. Contains cursing, street talk and sexual implications, no explicit sex.
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Killers Can't Hide Serves Up A Well-Done Mystery. The author weaves a well-balanced mystery, with several well-placed twists and turns, and a main character who doesn't always seem innocent. The author maintains a fast-paced flow that keeps the novel from being boring, and he scatters enough doubt and twists that the book is impossible to put down.
The Author Creates Realistic Characters and Interactions--But Don't Expect to Love Them All. The novel features a Southern theme, with a main character from a small-town Southern setting. Delbert's small-town, Southern dialect is heavy--and his generational, small-town, Southern ways are heavier. While you may not like him much, he remains true to his character throughout. His personality and mannerisms are very real and believable, and add to the story--but, certainly don't make him a loveable guy to root for at times!
Would I Recommend Killers Can't Hide by Travis Short? I love mysteries and thrillers that keep you engaged and questioning. I also like novels that build realistic characters and keep them true to their "personas" throughout various settings and scenes. This novel is fast-paced, keeping the reasonable twists, turns, and doubts flowing, and uses a main character who isn't easy to like — but fits his role and the novel's setting very well. If you enjoy Southern-set thrillers and well-written, well-developed mysteries, this novel is one for your reading list.
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 245 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Publish Authority
Release date: July 2023
Content Rating: G. Suitable for all readers; no sexual content, and no vulgar language
Anna's story begins and ends in a convalescent center in Michigan and is told by the author, whose brother looks after her in her waning years. The story is based on a short memoir written by Anna for her children. Her life is filled with trials and tribulations that test her faith to its limits. With a desperately impoverished and undernourished childhood in an itinerant and abusive family living in rural Pennsylvania, Anna is faced with obstacles that could break most people. She finds solace in God with constant prayer and attendance in church services. Although she has little formal education, she is nominated by her pastor to attend bible college. where she excels and meets her future husband. They start a family and despite their own hardships, they devote their lives to helping others. Her powerful story of sacrifice, faith, and courage is an inspiration to us all.
Book Title: The Adventures of Faraday Fox: A story for Young Readers by Travis E. Short
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 65 pages
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Publish Authority
Release date: January 2024
Content Rating: G. Suitable for young readers
The Adventures of Faraday Fox is the story of a domesticated red fox that is released back into the Cherokee National Forest to find happiness. Instead, he encounters perils, danger, and hunger, and he decides to return to the home he left in Georgia. His adventures take him across the United States by walking and hitching rides on a train, a tractor-trailer, a boxcar, and in the luggage compartment of a bus. He meets many wild and domesticated animals along the way. When he arrives in California, a wonderful surprise awaits him. The story contains many life lessons and is written with readers, eight to twelve years old, in mind. It contains over twenty prints of original paintings of forest scenes, bears, birds, and other animals by accomplished artist Shirley Adams.
Book Title: Corner of My Mind: American Short Stories by Travis E. Short
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 329 pages
Genre: Short Stories
Publisher: Publish Authority
Release date: September 2024
Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Sep 2 to Sep 29, 2025
Content Rating: PG-13. Most stories are G rated, but some contain curse words and street language. No explicit sex.
Step into the captivating world of Corners of My Mind, a rich tapestry of new American short stories. In this collection by a master storyteller, ordinary people navigate the unexpected twists of fate with resilience and heart. From soldiers and warriors—both real and imagined—to revival preachers and lonely women, each takes a window into the human experience. Drawing inspiration from real-life encounters, dreams, and whimsical imagination, the stories are as diverse as they are compelling. Meet men of action, contemplative souls, and even talking dogs whose thoughts will linger in your mind long after you turn the last page. Whether you seek moments of laughter, tears, or thrilling surprises, Corners of My Mind promises an unforgettable journey.
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Retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, he pursued a career in shipbuilding and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in technical writing and business consulting. He is a graduate from the U. S. Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, with a degree in Engineering Sciences. He is the father of four daughters and three sons, and currently resides in Moss Point, Mississippi, with his constant companion, A Lhasa Apso named Choi.
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