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One dead father. One lying mother. One giant secret.
12-year-old Rocky’s father dies suddenly, and he knows the “his heart stopped” story is bogus. Immediately after the funeral, his mother sticks the “For Sale” sign in the lawn and whisks them out of town as if it is too dangerous to be there. Rocky is now on high alert and determined to crack open the secret about how his father really died.
When the voice of his dead father speaks to him and insists he must return to his old town to learn the truth, Rocky doubts he should take advice from a dead person. Luckily, his new friend Olive offers to be his assistant detective and together they plot to solve the mystery.
But is it always better to unlock a secret? Will Rocky be forced to rethink who was the father he thought he knew?
Risa has generously offered to gift a copy of Swallowed by a Secret to one lucky winner. Your comment on this blog post enters you into her drawing, as well as the Grand Prize and Bonus Prize drawings.
Born in Boston with the accent to prove it, Risa lived within ten miles of the city for decades until a recent move to the neighboring Ocean State.
For many years, Risa worked in a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting active participation in our democracy, with a special focus on voting and elections.
Risa’s deep dive into creative writing started with finding three pennies in a neat stack in a completely empty apartment that belonged to her mother. It’s a long story.
When not writing, Risa is reading, exercising or doing therapeutic ironing (yes, there is such a thing.)
Visit Risa’s website here: https://www.risanyman.com/
You can leave a comment on each day’s blog post during November, for up to 30 chances to win. Daily giveaways by authors will be drawn one week after publication. The author will contact the winner to coordinate delivery. Grand Prize and Bonus Prize will be drawn December 8.
wow, this sounds really interesting!
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I love mysteries!
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I love mysteries and I am wondering how old he is when he returns to search for his father.
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Rocky is 12 when his father dies suddenly. He soon figures out that his mom is keeping a big secret about how his father actually died. Rocky goes on a search for the truth.
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I admire your participation in the practice of god citizenship.Keep it up!
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I would be excited to win this book. Who doesn’t love a good mystery?!
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Wow! This book sounds very intriguing and I love the Title of the book! I love reading mysteries and this book sounds like it has a Big mystery in it! Thank you so much for sharing about this awesome book and it’s author. Have a Great week and stay safe. Thank you for the chance.
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It sounds good. A son trying to discover the true cause of his dad’s death. I like it. Thanks for the chance.
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I’m intrigued. I love a good mystery.
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The book sounds very intriguing.
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Can I say you grabbed me by the title. This is a perfect read for an insomniac.
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Love a good mystery! Thank you for offering a book to share.
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Love the cover! I am already intrigued and my heart is going out to the 12 year-old boy who, either way, will have a lot to deal with!
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Excellent insight and so true.
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“Therapeutic Ironing”…she sounds “Wicked Smaht” and funny! Looking forward to checking it out, I may order from Stillwater Books. Thank you, Martha!
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Wow, this one looks great as well. Thanks for the intro.
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Even as a senior citizen I am fond of YA novels. And a mystery? What’s better?
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I love the mysteries! I’m also a native from MA, and proud of it. My accent stills shows with a few words here and there! Thanks for giving a copy of your book away.
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Book sounds intriguing indeed! Love discovering new books to add to my TBR and new authors to follow.
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I love a ‘who done it’.
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Sounds like a great book to read. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
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