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“There’s a major new presence on the crime scene...Reba White Williams,” said New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Penney of the author’s first novel, Restrike. New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming called Restrike “a captivating debut,” while New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard called it “savvy, saucy, and scary – a worthy debut from a writer who bears watching.”

Now Reba White Williams is back with another engrossing mystery set in the art world, featuring unforgettable cousins Coleman and Dinah Greene.

Read more about Fatal Impressions here.

Steven Manchester’s emotional, unforgettable novel The Rockin’ Chair became The Story Plant’s third #1 bestseller (and the second for the author) when it hit #1 on the Nook overall bestseller list in early April.

You can read more about it here.

Here's what reviewers are saying about some of our titles:

“While he will always face comparisons with his legendary father, Elmore Leonard, the author continues to establish himself as one of today’s better mystery writers.”
– Library Journal on Eyes Closed Tight

“Steven Manchester is the Norman Rockwell of Literature!”
– Literarily Illumined on Pressed Pennies

“The language is quietly eloquent, and although the stories may be short, they will stay with you for a very long time.”
– Midlife at the Oasis on Women in Bed

“The blood, sweat and tears, of the characters and the author are ever-present in this book.”
– Tales of a Book Addict on Fortunate Son

There are plenty more reviews to read by clicking on any of our titles.

Grampa John is an elderly farmer who is short on formal schooling but long on backwoods wisdom. Meet him in The Rockin' Chair.

Kimo Balthazar is a disgraced shock jock who makes a remarkable discovery when he hits bottom. Meet him in This is Rage

Chris Massi has stood on the precipice of crime and conscience. He thought he'd already made the most difficult decision of his life, but the fate of his children forces him into another in The Fifth Man.

Leah is an angry, combative college student struggling with grief, wildly fluctuating emotions and visions. At night, under a full moon, “her body quivered and she saw the furniture vibrate in the light as if it were painted in air.” Explore her story in Women in Bed.