Outskirts Author’s New Thriller Takes a Dip Into ‘The Pond’
Philadelphia, PA, July 30, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Spine-tingling supernatural drama and page-turning action collide in “The Pond,” a smart new thriller from author Tamera Lawrence that’s guaranteed to keep readers up at night.
Just launched by Outskirts Press (www.outskirtspress.com), “The Pond” begins 25 years after the death of eight-year-old Carl Weber in a Kimberton, Pennsylvania, pond. The boy’s childhood friend, successful dentist Mike Adams, has returned to take up residence in the old family mansion across the way. He’s brought wife Donna and the couple’s young daughter, Kim, to what they think is an idyllic setting to raise a family. It’s a place where the rural air is as fresh as the apple pies baked at “Fanny’s Farm,” run by the rather odd old couple, Fanny and Charlie Gray, who across the way.
Then the “unexplained occurrences” set in.
A garden gnome that appears to bleed from its eyes is the first sign something’s not right. The dead frogs showing up on the Adamses’ doorstep are the second. Soon, heavy furniture is toppling to the floor as if to simply keel over, dead. And that’s just for starters. “Do you think we have a ghost?” asks Donna. “Is the house haunted?”
Now, Mike and Donna must confront their greatest fears—and the past—as they seek to defend their family from an inscrutable force that might be paranormal in nature. Is Carl trying to make his presence known? Why? And what explains the bizarre behavior of the Grays?
Finding out will take the Adamses on a journey rife with obsession, guilt and murderous intrigue. Surviving it will require every ounce of their courage and willpower. But uncovering the truth could prove the most dangerous proposition of all.
A skilled wordsmith with a gift for ratcheting up the tension, Tamera Lawrence crafts an intricate thriller that will make readers think twice about how well they know their neighbors.
The Pond is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
Book Information
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2474-0
Format: 6 x 9 paperback Pages: 372
SRP: US $16.95 Genre: Fiction/ Thrillers
About the Author: Tamera Lawrence grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She lives in Berks County with her husband, six children, and a hamster named Fluffy. “Between helping my husband run his business and raising my children,” Tamera says, “I enjoy escaping into the world of novel writing.” She is currently working on her next novel.
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
Author Contact: Visit her on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/ThePond
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
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Just launched by Outskirts Press (www.outskirtspress.com), “The Pond” begins 25 years after the death of eight-year-old Carl Weber in a Kimberton, Pennsylvania, pond. The boy’s childhood friend, successful dentist Mike Adams, has returned to take up residence in the old family mansion across the way. He’s brought wife Donna and the couple’s young daughter, Kim, to what they think is an idyllic setting to raise a family. It’s a place where the rural air is as fresh as the apple pies baked at “Fanny’s Farm,” run by the rather odd old couple, Fanny and Charlie Gray, who across the way.
Then the “unexplained occurrences” set in.
A garden gnome that appears to bleed from its eyes is the first sign something’s not right. The dead frogs showing up on the Adamses’ doorstep are the second. Soon, heavy furniture is toppling to the floor as if to simply keel over, dead. And that’s just for starters. “Do you think we have a ghost?” asks Donna. “Is the house haunted?”
Now, Mike and Donna must confront their greatest fears—and the past—as they seek to defend their family from an inscrutable force that might be paranormal in nature. Is Carl trying to make his presence known? Why? And what explains the bizarre behavior of the Grays?
Finding out will take the Adamses on a journey rife with obsession, guilt and murderous intrigue. Surviving it will require every ounce of their courage and willpower. But uncovering the truth could prove the most dangerous proposition of all.
A skilled wordsmith with a gift for ratcheting up the tension, Tamera Lawrence crafts an intricate thriller that will make readers think twice about how well they know their neighbors.
The Pond is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
Book Information
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2474-0
Format: 6 x 9 paperback Pages: 372
SRP: US $16.95 Genre: Fiction/ Thrillers
About the Author: Tamera Lawrence grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She lives in Berks County with her husband, six children, and a hamster named Fluffy. “Between helping my husband run his business and raising my children,” Tamera says, “I enjoy escaping into the world of novel writing.” She is currently working on her next novel.
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
Author Contact: Visit her on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/ThePond
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http://outskirtspress.com — 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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