A Great Good Place for Books proudly welcomes Ken Mercer as he reads from his debut novel, SLOW FIRE, Thursday January 18th, at 7:00 pm.

In SLOW FIRE, Ken Mercer's suspenseful, atmospheric, and emotionally raw debut, the author skillfully takes us beneath the peaceful facade of a seemingly idyllic town.  Haydenville looks like the perfect place for disgraced and grieving cop Will Magowan to find redemption.  Instead, he finds a labyrinth of dark secrets, lies, and crime that he must navigate -- while keeping his own demons at bay.

“Vulnerable and deeply damaged Magowan makes for a compelling protagonist in this crisp, well-written debut...” -Booklist

“Mercer explores with finesse Will's past, the loss of his son, and his desire to reconnect with his wife...” -Publishers Weekly

“Dark and twisted, Ken Mercer's SLOW FIRE starts fast and burns bright. I couldn't put it down.” -Robert Ellis

Slow Fire (Hardcover)

By Ken Mercer

$25.99

ISBN-13: 9780312558352
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Minotaur Books, 02/01/2010

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