I’ve mentioned in other posts that I’m working on a novel called A Familiar Voice. I can finally announce that it will be available in November. Here’s the beautiful cover art by the omni-talented Georgia Cook.

A Familiar Voice is a sequel to the novelette “A Voice” which appeared in my short story collection, Something Special. The book includes a slightly revised version of that story as well as the novel.

What’s it about, you ask?

When the men responsible for trying to frame—and kill—Katy LaPointe were arrested, she breathed a sigh of relief and thought that her troubles were over. For a time, they were. But a failed drive-by shooting makes Katy realize that her troubles are just beginning.
Meanwhile, Laura Seeback, a high school teacher, needs help, even if she doesn’t know it. A familiar voice tells Katy that she can help herself by helping Laura. As the attempts on their lives become more desperate, can Katy and Laura stay alive—and out of jail—long enough to find out who wants them dead?

In other words, A Familiar Voice is a thriller. This is my first novel, after having written many short stories. In a future post, I’ll talk about the experience and process of novel writing.