There’s an imminent long weekend here in my part of the world – anyone else remember when the May 2-4 weekend actually landed on or around the 24th? Anyway, lots going on around here lately, not the least of which being the upcoming book launch! We’re now just nineteen days away from the release of my new novel, Putting Down Roots. The ebook is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Kindle, ahead of the paperback version which should follow soon.
From the back cover:
“Matt and Rachel Bailey have uprooted their family and moved across the country to a quiet college town in New Brunswick. Their new house is a beautiful old Victorian with a sprawling yard on a corner lot in a nice suburban neighbourhood. Rachel’s got a great job at the university, the kids are making new friends, and everything’s coming together.
There’s just one problem.
Huddled in the far corner of the lot, just inside the high board fence that surrounds the yard, stands an old, massive tree. The moss-covered branches hang low to the ground, like skeletal hands reaching for those who wander too close. The thick, gnarled roots ripple just below the surface of the ground like probing tentacles. Matt finds it creepy and unsettling and plans to remove it as soon as possible. But it won’t be that easy.
Before long, unease turns to terror as the true nature of the tree slowly begins to unravel. This is no mere tree, but an ancient evil presence that has preyed on unsuspecting animals and people for centuries.
And getting rid of it won’t be as easy as he thinks.
With the safety of his wife, two curious children, and the family dog at risk, Matt does everything he can to protect his family from the rooted predator that lurks mere feet away from their back door. One false move, a step too close, is all it takes for tragedy to strike. And just how close to the house do the roots reach? Is anywhere safe?
After a close call that he narrowly escapes, and with the number of victims on the rise, Matt must devise a plan to destroy the menacing evil before it destroys everything he loves.“
Follow this link for Kindle pre-orders. I’ll let you know when the paperback is ready, probably next week. Follow me here for news and updates delivered right to your inbox. I’ve got plenty more coming in the days and weeks ahead, including re-launches and more cover reveals, so stay tuned! Until next time,
Stay safe, talk soon.
-JP
Joe Powers, Author 