Now that I’m back from my “vacation” to Scotland, and out of the hospital here in America, I can finally start turning my attention to some other things. Things like my new book, A Family of Killers, that came out in August.
If you’re local, I’ll be doing a public reading and signing on Thursday, September 19th, at 6pm at the Farmington Public Library. Copies will be available for purchase from Devaney’s. If you’re not local and would like a signed copy, you can order one at Devaney’s and tell them you’d like me to sign it. I’ll walk on down to their store and get that done before they ship it off.
If you’d like a non-partisan overview and review of the book, do I have good news for you! The School Library Journal just came out with theirs, and I’m really happy with it.
Gr 9 Up–Warren Bullock is haunted by a voice telling him to do horrible, unspeakable things to anyone and everyone. Growing up on the frontier of Missouri in the l870s, Warren has seen a lot of difficult things, but life really takes a turn when his father, who set out on a trip across the nearby border of Kansas to find a family friend who had gone missing, never returns. Determined to discover the truth about his father’s disappearance, Warren quickly silences his inner voice as he inadvertently stumbles upon a family of serial killers, the Bloody Benders. Staying in their house but unaware of their true nature, Warren finds a family that is stranger than even his inner voice could imagine. From the parents, to the son John whose laughter can be heard for miles, to the enchanting and clairvoyant Kate who may just be attracted to Warren, the Bender family will surely come for Warren if he’s not careful. After discovering their true nature and the extent of their crimes, Warren sets out on a quest to bring the family to justice before they disappear forever. Based on the true story of the Bloody Benders who were ultimately never caught or brought to justice for their crimes, this historical thriller offers teens a true glimpse of life on the frontier 150 years ago as Moore expertly integrates his research.
VERDICT Teens will appreciate the attention to detail and will relate to the inner turmoil that Warren feels about his direction in life. A recommended purchase.
