Curl up with a thriller from a local writer for a little suspense with your pumpkin spice
If you're looking for a fresh read and like mysteries and thrillers, here are two new options from local authors.
Milwaukee Deep
Name: Kirsten Hubbard, pen name Kirstie Croga
Age: 52
City in which you reside: Waynesboro, Pa.
Day job: Founder/CEO, Ghost Writer LLC, author
Book title: Milwuakee Deep: An Ambrose Nobel Novel
Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military History, Thriller (note: uniquely, this military thriller has a strong female lead)
One- or two-sentence synopsis of book: On the edge of the Atlantic's deepest and most volatile fault point, one women must decide which reality to believe, who to trust and where her morals lie. Inspired by the true events and mysticism of a small Caribbean island.
Publisher: Mascot Books/Amplify Publishing under Subplot
Price: $21.95 paperback, $9.95 kindle
Website: www.kirstiecroga.com
Where can readers purchase your book? WBO Gym and Elite Martial Arts in Waynesboro, Sweet Dandelion in Mercersburg, Pa. Autographed copies available at www.kirstiecroga.com or at Ghost Writer's office in Waynesboro. Available online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Walmart, and other online retailers.
Death in Lewes
Name: Deborah E. Hammond
Age: 64
City in which you reside: Falling Waters, W.Va.
Day Job: Author
Book Title: Death in Lewes
Genre: Mystery/Suspense
Synopsis: Gage McKendrick, newly retired from special forces, moves to the quiet seaside town of Lewes, Del. He learns of the unexpected deaths of two elderly patients of Dr. Chloe McFadden and soon he is using all of his skills to uncover the mystery behind their deaths and the motive.
Publisher: Self Published/Amazon.com
Price: $10/Paperback and $2.99/Kindle Version
Website: dhammondbooks (Facebook)
Where can readers purchase your books? Amazon.com and at local book signing events in the tri-state area. A current list is found on the dhammondbooks site on Facebook and all events are publicized both on Facebook and on Twitter X at DeborahHammon18
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This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Local authors publish new thrillers