Hi, friends. Welcome to a new feature you’ll likely see on my blog once or twice a month for the foreseeable future. Sunbury Press is a traditional publishing house located not far from where I live in Central Pennsylvania. Their marketing assistant reached out to me to see if I would be interested in sharing occasional releases on my blog. I’ve asked for those books that may appeal to my followers, mostly mystery/suspense or in the supernatural vein.
Today, I’m sharing the first selection they’ve sent, Bottom Feeders by Jerry Roth. This book is tearing up the charts on Amazon. Take a look and let me know what you think in the comments below.
Book Blurb:
Would you recognize the Devil if you met him?
A decaying prison hides a dark secret. Robert Deville, the youngest prison warden in the history of the state, never expected to feel a supernatural connection in a prison. After discovering a diary, Robert learns a prisoner, rumored to be the Devil, was hidden away under his feet.
Was this prisoner responsible for a fire that killed hundreds of prisoners? Did he play a part in the murder of a local family years earlier? Robert must learn the prisoner’s true identity and unravel why he hasn’t aged in decades.
Surviving a relationship with an abusive ex-husband, Jenny Deville is dealing with the pain of her past. Noticing a sudden change in her son’s behavior, and his horrifying drawings of murders, no child should ever witness, she must discover the cause.
As local children mysteriously disappear, there is little time to prove who the killer really is.
Book Links:
Sunbury Press | Amazon | Independent Book Review
Author Bio:
Jerry Roth is a graduate from The Ohio State University where he studied English Literature. He has written for Ohio newspapers and sports articles for the Disc Golf Pro Tour. His fiction career began as a screenwriter. He lives in Moxahala, Ohio with his wife Tricia and his three children Jesse, Lea, and Nick. After reading The Stand by Stephen King, he became passionate about creating his own work of fiction. Bottom Feeders is his debut novel.
This looks like a fab read. Thanks for sharing, Mae. I’ll have to check this out 🙂
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That’s great, Harmony! I wish you happy reading!
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I’ve added it to my Amazon list 😁
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I hope you love it. Thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome! Best wishes with everything 🙂
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Well, I’m already hooked. Heading to Amazon as soon as I post my comment.
I think it’s great that you and a local press have teamed up, Mae. You know I’m always happy to cheer on an author, especially on his debut. And as a former Ohio resident, I’m extra glad to celebrate today. Wishing Jerry the best of luck.
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Hi, Staci. I was familiar with Sunbury before they reached out to me, and very happy to help them out. They’re a strong traditional press. I’ve done book signings before with a few of their authors.
So glad to hear that Jerry’s book has you hooked and you’re headed to Amazon. I also forgot you lived in Ohio for a time. Thanks for cheering on Jerry with his release!
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Thanks for you great wishes. My scenes are always about the local area. You might recognizes some of the places in the novel. Hope you enjoy it 🙂
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Looking forward to it, Jerry. It’s already burning a hole in my Kindle. Wishing you all the best.
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Am re-reading The Stand currently 🙂 I’ll put this on my list!
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Fantastic, Fraggle. I know Jerry will appreciate hearing he’s made your TBR list!
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I used to love Fraggle Rock and the Stand. I think this novel will be right up your alley.
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It’ll be my next read.
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This story sounds right up my alley, nice and scary. Love the blurb.
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I thought this one might appeal to you, Priscilla 😉
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Reach out if you give it a try. More than one reader told me it was very scary
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Sounds like a page-turning read, Mae. Nice of you to support other authors this way.
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It does indeed sound like a page-turner. I sense a lot of reader n ail-biting going on between the covers, LOL.
It’s always a pleasure to help other authors. We have such a great writing community online. I know you do the same, Joan!
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Thanks for all the great comments. If you have any questions about my novel Bottom Feeders, my inspiration, or my writing process, feel free to fire away!
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Hi, Jerry, and welcome to my blog! It’s a pleasure to host you today. I wish you much success with Bottom Feeders. You’ve definitely made a splash on Amazon with this release!
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Mae, Thanks for Spotlighting my Novel Bottom Feeders! You have an amazing community here
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Very pleased to welcome you to the community, Jerry! 🙂
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The book sounds like my kind of read, Mae. Wishing Jerry all the best. Thanks for the heads up.
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Thanks, John. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart 🙂
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Always have nitro handy. 😊
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Ha ha
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Glad to hear that Jerry’s book has you intrgued, John. Thanks for visiting to cheer him on!
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My pleasure. 😊
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I usually read on my Kindle to put myself to sleep. When I crack open this one (already downloaded!), I have a little more difficulty closing my eyes 😂 Thanks for sharing, Mae!
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LOL! That makes perfect sense, Joe.
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Nice that a local publisher reached out to you, and this is a great way to spotlight their authors. That ominous cover perfectly complements the blurb. Best wishes to Jerry on his debut novel!
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Thanks for the comment. Funny, but your profile picture is how this novel begins ha ha
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Sunbury is well respected and well known, so I was delighted, Teri. And yeah, isn’t that cover just a perfect match?
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I’ve definitely seen that book around social media/ the blogosphere. It definitely looks like a page turner and I always love that! ❤️
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Thanks Tessa for the kind words! It’s been a great ride with this novel
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A page turner and a nail-biter, I’m sure! 🙂
Thanks for visiting to cheer on Jerry with his debut release, Tessa!
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Definitely sounds horrifying, Mae. Stay safe and well. Hugs on the wing!
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Hugs, Teagan! Just looking at the cover gives me goose bumps and shivers!
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Sounds like my kind of book. Adding to the TBR!
Mae, you’re killin’ me! LOL
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Thanks, Sue!!!!
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LOL! I’m glad this one is an add, Sue. It does sound like your kind of read 🙂
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Sounds like intense, horror of horrors. Fabulous spotlight, Mae.🥺
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It’s pretty scary but don’t let the cover fool you. It’s character-driven story with a strong female protagonist 🙂
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The cover draws attention for sure. I like stories with a strong female protagonist. 🙂
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It’s wonderful to have Jerry here as the first guest in my book spotlight, Miriam. I do think it’s a scary book, but I love that Jerry has also made it character-driven.
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I’m glad you teamed up with the publisher, Mae. It’s a good feature and you’d promote their authors. I tend to remember strong characters.
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Sounds like you’ve made a great local connection, Mae. All the best to Jerry with Bottom Feeders.
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Thanks, Craig. And I know Jerry will appreciate the well wishes!
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Oh, wow! This one sounds dark and creepy…and like a really good scare:) If it doesn’t get too graphic, I’m going to like it. Just added it to my TBR.
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Can’t wait to hear what you think. Thanks for adding it, Judi 🙂
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Fantastic, Judi. It’s on my TBR as well. I like the idea that although it’s creepy and spooky, it’s also character-driven. That’s my kind of read!
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Well if that doesn’t scare the reader, they’re a lot tougher than I! Sounds excellent. I clicked through and you’re right–Amazon loves it.
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Jerry is definitely making a splash with Bottom Feeders. I think he has a lot of people reading with the light on–swiping pages like mad, AND looking over their shoulder to check what’s lurking in the shadows! 🙂
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Hehee!
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The book blurb is powerful and alluring. Thank you for sharing Mae. Wishing Jerry all the best, nice to meet him.
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I appreciate your nice comment!
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It’s great to have you drop by to support Jerry, Balroop. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
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Congrats on your debut release, Jerry. It has me intrigued.
Nice the publisher reached out to you, Mae, to help promote their authors:)
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I’m looking forward to working with Sunbury, and delighted to have Jerry as my first book spotlight author. Thanks, Denise!
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Thank you and for sharing it on Twitter 🙂
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This sounds thrilling! I like the question the author poses in the blurb; is the devil behind the killings or someone even more sinister and real?
Shared and heading over to check it out, thank you!
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That’s great, Jacquie. It’s tearing up the charts and is well worth looking into. Thanks for sharing and for supporting Jerry!
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What a fun fun thing for you to get to do! Perfect for you!
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Thanks, Betsy 🙂
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Sunbury Press has picked the right person for the job, Mae. Congrats on the new adventure. This book sounds like my kind of read. 🙂
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Glad to hear the book appeals to you, Mark.
And I’m delighted Sunbury reached out. I look forward to sharing more of their books and promoting their authors!
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This sounds creepy good, Mae! Thank you for sharing! I look forward to more!
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Thanks, Jan. Right now I plan for 1-2 Sunbury promo posts a month. Lots of good reads to come!
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This book sounds like a real thriller, as in very scary. Thank you for sharing, Mae. It’s wonderful that Sunbury Press asked you to partner with them. 😊
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I’m excited to be able to help promote Sunbury’s authors, Gwen. Jerry’s post and his awesome book was the perfect start with more to come!
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Oh gosh, gives me chills! Thanks for the review!
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Chills, goosebumps, and shivers, LOL!
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That’s pretty cool that you were asked to share releases. Nice spotlight, Mae. The cover of this one gave me the chills. Yikes. And the blurb is a great tease. Congrats to Jerry that the book has started with some acclaim. Happy Reading!
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I’m excited to share more of these from Sunbury. Jerry started things off with a bang. Thanks for visiting, Diana!
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This certainly does sound very dark and interesting, Mae. A great share.
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Thanks for checking it out, Robbie!
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Thanks for this short introduction to this book. Well, it’s not the kind of book I would read. But I suppose every kind of book find its readership. As an author and editor for international publishing houses I always was amazed which books were loved by the readers.
Thanks for sharing.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Many thanks for dropping by to check out the book spotlight. It’s true we all have different tastes. Thankfully, there are just as many genres. Wishing you a great day. Thanks again for visiting!
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Sounds like an intense read, Mae. Will you be reviewing the book?
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Possibly down the road. My TBR is so overwhelming, I’m not sure when I’ll ever get caught up! Thanks for visiting, Jina!
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I know the feeling – so many books to read and not enough time!
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Thanks for sharing this Mae. I’m definitely interested.
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