The Favored

About the Book

Investigative reporter Jason Banning and his fiancée Carrie James receive an unwelcome reception when they first arrive in the small rural community of Hittleton. They are there on assignment to get a supplement story about sons of the heartland, direct descendants of the original settlers. Soon they uncover a number of clues that leads them to conclusive evidence of a very cold case triple murder. Suspense builds when Carrie gets wounded in a suspicious hunting accident. Meanwhile, the awkward riddles of Ellie, a backward daughter of a pillar of the community are all Jason has to go on until he discovers a mysterious meteorite on Vernon Hittle’s property. Thereafter, Jason will stop at nothing until he reveals the ultimate secret of the seven patriarchs of Hittleton who are it appears miraculously fortunate in their ancestry.

About the Author

Tom Richmond is a retired History instructor and Vietnam Veteran and pilot. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in History Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Other publications include Panama, The Well of Gold, The Winnower, and Five beneath Philly. Also he is currently working on his sixth historical fiction novel titled, Bay Roses (a story of love/revenge set in Southeast Asia, Tampa, Florida, and Panama. For most of his life he has resided in Florida, though he travels frequently. He has travelled throughout the fifty states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and many countries throughout the Caribbean basin. His interests include Aviation History, music, travel, flying, reading and of course writing. When at home he can be reached through his Secretary, sometimes at janetrichmond31@gmail.com