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These cooler, darker months are conducive to a unique read where you are swept away by your imagination and willingness to ask, “what if?”

These links go directly to online stores, library platforms, and subscription services, arranged by title for your convenience.

EBOOKS ON SALE NOW!
TORY ROOF $2.99
SILVER LINE $2.99
ABSENT $2.99 (Newest Release)

Regularly:
Paperback $9.99
eBook $5.99

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FIRST IN THE SERIES:

Tory Roof, Finalist in Literary Fiction
Independent Publishers of New England 2019

Paperback

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eBooks

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Apple Books/iTunes TORY ROOF
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Barnes & Noble (Nook) TORY ROOF
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Bookmate TORY ROOF
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Gardners.com (UK) TORY ROOF
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Google Play Books TORY ROOF
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Hoopla TORY ROOF
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Kobo (Canada) TORY ROOF
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Kobo Plus (all titles, subscription)
ODILO (libraries) TORY ROOF
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OverDrive (libraries) TORY ROOF
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Scribd (Subscription) TORY ROOF
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24Symbols TORY ROOF
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Here’s what readers are saying about Tory Roof:

Deborah Shepherd’s review on Goodreads.
Apr 16, 2022

“Unputdownable.” “It was amazing.”

“When real estate agent Sarah Sutherland opens the door to the 18th century house she’s showing, she has no idea she’s in for the adventure of a lifetime. Set in present day and pre-Revolutionary War New England, Tory Roof gives us a thrilling romance, a plot twist I never saw coming, and heroes and villains enough for two centuries. It is also impeccably researched and presents a welcome slant on the part women played in creating our country. For history buffs, fans of romance and of time travel, and anyone who loves an engaging tale, well told. I found Tory Roof unputdownable and have already ordered the next book in the series.”

Amazon Customer

Fantastic!

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021

Verified Purchase

“I LOVED this book! I am a huge history buff (especially Civil War and Revolutionary War) as well as a longtime fan of time slip/time travel historical fiction. I feel as if this book was written just for me, and I didn’t want it to end. Starting the sequel now. I love the author’s writing style and her historical research is truly impeccable. Bravo!”

Amazon Customer

Historical time traveling love story

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
Verified Purchase

“Tory Roof is an unexpected adventure across time that juxtaposes life in pre-Revolutionary War America with the modern day. It’s a fascinating comparison and thrilling turn of events, especially if you’re intrigued by history! A woman exists as herself in both realms. She is confused at first but comes to understand it and master it over time. I loved it!”

OTHER COMMENTS about Tory Roof — and more Amazon Reviews

“Historical fiction meets Dr. Who.” — S.M.

“Unpredictable. Fun. A roller coaster.”— N.G.

“Excellent read.” — J.C.

“Twists and turns kept coming” — K.M.K.

“Tory Roof is so frickin’ good.”— S.H.

“The book is awesome. I can’t wait for the next one.” — L.G.

“Just read the preview and I’m hooked.” — M.M.B.

“Thought it was going to be a nice, commercial story, but it’s so much more!”— M.O.

“Wonderful journey with great characters and a beautiful detail of history.” — D.G.B.

“I love it so far! Have read almost a third since last night. Didn’t want to stop reading it! — M.S.C.

SECOND IN THE SERIES (but stands alone):

Reader reaction to Silver Line:
(Selected for “First Lines” by BookLife)

A book that kept me going night after night.

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020

“Wow, what a great book! Silver Line just led me into great memories of Boston and the Gardner Museum. I can envision the empty frames and the room the pictures once hung in so beautifully. The story develops with superb language and beautiful visualizations of Boston and Colorado. A page turner that I savored. Read it !”

THIRD IN THE SERIES (but stands alone):

What people are saying about Absent:

March 2022
“I just finished Absent. Really enjoyed it. I liked that it was left ambiguous (about) how much of the “travels” were real, controlled by Tracee, controlled by Carter’s mind and /or controlled by substances. I have one question: did Tracee really have the powers and abilities she claimed?” — KMK

See how judges at the 2021 IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Awards competition rated Absent. (scroll down)

Reedsy Discovery Reviewer:
Interesting premise, intoxicating hallucinations and action

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020

“The premise of this book pulled me in from the start and along with the minimalistic mysterious cover told me I would enjoy reading this book. I’m happy to say my predictions were true.”

… “The best part about the book is the journeys Carter takes when he’s in a trance…. The details in these scenes are exquisite, and I felt like I was in a trance right along with Carter.”

… “I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about synesthesia, enjoy literary fiction and… travel through time and space.”

*****

ALSO OF INTEREST:

Sudbury Publishing Group, which publishes The Sutherland Series, has 2 non-fiction titles for those interested in genealogy.

These books draw from the records of Nelson M. Baker, who published the definitive Genealogy of the Descendants of Edward Baker in 1867.

The first book, Nelson M. Baker, 19^th Century Genealogist, A Family Album is a group of Carte de Visite of Nelson M. Baker and his siblings, parents, father’s siblings, and grandmother on his father’s side.

The second book, Nelson M. Baker, 19th Century Genealogist, School Papers, features Nelson’s writing during the mid 1800s, providing a glimpse into his thinking and that of his brother, Byron, as young men.

There’s an interesting story about how these books came to be:

The vintage images that are cleaned slightly but intentionally left authentic, come from a satchel found in the attic of the Baker homestead in Lafayette, New York. They were turned over, in the 1970s, to the local historian, J. Roy Dodge. He held onto the satchel, waiting for a descendant to reach out to him. Editor Jonathan W. Baker connected with Mr. Dodge accidentally, nearly 50 years later, by calling the Lafayette Public Library, after which Mr. Dodge gave him permission to copy the images and publish these books.

Vol. 1 Family Album — Color Paperback $29.99

Amazon

Vol. 1 Family Album — Color eBook $5.99

Amazon (Kindle)
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Kobo (Canada)
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Vol. 2 School Papers — BW Paperback $9.99

Amazon

Vol. 2 School Papers — BW eBook $5.99

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