I'm happy and proud to announce that I will officially launch the second Eden Ridge Story —- Killing Buddhas — next Tuesday, November 12, at the monthly meeting of WordFest, Longview's popular salon for local writers and readers.
After the launch party, the eBook editions of both Killing Buddhas and the first Eden Ridge Story, Where You Will Die, will be available FREE on Amazon from Nov 13-17.
I'll be reading alongside some beloved local authors and will dedicate my slot to kicking off this exciting sequel to the Eden Ridge canon. Here's a brief teaser for the tale:
Is a man nothing more than the sum of his sins?
When the guru who inspired Alan Wright’s ministry comes to Eden Ridge then turns up dead, the legend of a great man begins to unravel. Branden Frank helped millions find happiness, but his private life holds secrets that shake Alan's admiration and confuse the search for truth.
Did his aging and troubled heart give out, or was he killed? One man threatens to kill him in front of a hundred witnesses. Another confesses to his murder, but police can’t make sense of his claim. A local woman is suspected, but her story throws the investigation into a tailspin.
Alan and The Little Red Hens race to untangle the many knotted threads and find the truth. Meanwhile, Alan is in the crosshairs of a conspiracy cult called NotAGod, who accuse Alan of killing his mentor in a Satanic ritual. With Eden Ridge already in turmoil, a teenage boy and girl go missing in a dangerous storm, and the race to find them turns into a life-or-death confrontation that solves the mystery but leaves as many questions as it answers.
Under the direction of author and local literary empresario Alan Rose, WordFest has been meeting monthly for more than 20 years. I've been honored and happy to join in he tradition, sometimes reading from my work, mostly enjoying others tell their stories, but always having a great time.
With the exception of a summer and Christmas break, WordFest meets every second Tuesday of the month at Saint Stephens Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Ave in Longview from 6-8pm. All are welcome, and an open mic follows the scheduled readers.
Come out for the fun and to support local authors!
I had the privilege of reading an early version of Killing Buddhas. I was quickly drawn into the story with its unique and compelling characters. I'm sure your book will be well-received at Wordfest. Nice job, Craig!