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Dear all,

I have recently published a novel (available now on Kindle via Amazon) that is set in East Tennessee during prohibition, and I would like to believe it to be a welcome addition to Southern Gothic literature. I would very much like to hear what people think of it. You can read a sample on the Amazon page, and if you are interested in reading more, it is available at an affordable price. Below is a brief synopsis:

'In prohibition-era East Tennessee, the Hale family live an extremely limited existence. Pa works down the mine, dragging his exhausted body through life and bitterly mulling over the death of his wife; oldest son Billy indulges in blood sports with a brooding enthusiasm, bullying his two younger siblings as they try vainly to get the best from their days; Jesca edges excitedly into womanhood and dreams of escape; and the youngest child, Onie, mutely watches on as his family heads towards self-destruction.

Claustrophobic, menacing and intensely-told, TO THE PINES builds towards a heartbreaking climax, before leading the reader through the chaotic fallout of the family’s ruin. TO THE PINES is a startling and accomplished debut novel, and one that underlines the importance of hope.'

I hope that people find it to be of interest.
Many thanks
Tom Abbott