Online for Authors Episode 4-12-25

​Secrets in the Shadows: Unraveling a Small-Town Whodunit with Author Laury A Egan

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Laury A Egan, author of the book Fair Haven. Laury is the author of fourteen books of fiction, with two titles forthcoming in 2025: Fair Haven and a new story/play collection, Contrary. Laury is also a fine arts photographer, a former book designer, and a reviewer for The New York Journal of Books. She lives on the northern coast of New Jersey.

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I just finished recording an incredible podcast with Laury A Egan about her latest novel, Fair Haven, and wow - do I have a story to share with you!

Imagine a murder mystery that's less about the gruesome details and more about the intricate web of relationships in a small town. That's exactly what Laury has crafted in Fair Haven, her 15th traditionally published novel.

What Makes Fair Haven Special: 

• A murder happens in the first few pages
  
• Complex character connections 
  
• Multiple potential suspects
  
• A twist ending you won't see coming
  

Laury spent years perfecting this manuscript - originally written 40 years ago and recently revived with the help of a fantastic editor. The result? A multilayered story that feels like a British mystery mixed with small-town drama.

Her protagonist, Chris Clark (a photographer with sailing experience), and Police Chief Ry Mackey are particularly fascinating characters. And bonus: there's even a stubborn beagle named Cagney who adds some comic relief!

What I love most about Laury's approach is how she refuses to be confined by genre. She writes what inspires her - from psychological suspense to literary fiction, poetry to plays. Her upcoming collection, Contrary, showcases this beautifully with 21 diverse stories.

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Purchase Fair Haven on Amazon:
Paperback: https://amzn.to/3G2f9OY​
Ebook: https://amzn.to/3QWdixl
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