Books with author Jeffry W. Johnston

Rear Window meets Serial in this riveting new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author that follows Alden as he tries to solve a crime only he believes was committed. Alden likes to follow people. He's not trying to be a creep, he just wants to be an investigator someday, and it's good practice.But spying on people comes with risks, like when Alden sees popular Greg Matthes seemingly murder his girlfriend, Amy, one night in the bad part of town. But the facts aren't adding up, especially because Amy may be alive. Now Alden has to figure what he could have seen... and what secrets Greg is hiding.

Nothing but the truth will get him killed...When Chris wakes up in a dark basement tied to a chair, he knows that he's trapped―and why. Eight nights ago a burglar broke into Chris' home. Eight nights ago Chris did what he had to do to protect his family. And eight nights ago a 13-year-old runaway bled to death on his kitchen floor.Now Derek wants the truth about what happened that night. He wants proof his little brother didn't deserve to die. For every lie Chris tells, he will lose a finger. But telling the truth is far more dangerous...A riveting, edge-of-your-seat thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author Jeffry W. Johnston that explores the gray area between what is right and what we'll do to protect the people we love.

Rear Window meets Serial in this riveting new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author that follows Alden as he tries to solve a crime only he believes was committed. Alden likes to follow people. He's not trying to be a creep, he just wants to be an investigator someday, and it's good practice.But spying on people comes with risks, like when Alden sees popular Greg Matthes seemingly murder his girlfriend, Amy, one night in the bad part of town. But the facts aren't adding up, especially because Amy may be alive. Now Alden has to figure what he could have seen... and what secrets Greg is hiding.

Nothing but the truth will get him killed...When Chris wakes up in a dark basement tied to a chair, he knows that he's trapped—and why. Eight nights ago a burglar broke into Chris' home. Eight nights ago Chris did what he had to do to protect his family. And eight nights ago a 13-year-old runaway bled to death on his kitchen floor.Now Derek wants the truth about what happened that night. He wants proof his little brother didn't deserve to die. For every lie Chris tells, he will lose a finger. But telling the truth is far more dangerous...A riveting, edge-of-your-seat thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author Jeffry W. Johnston that explores the gray area between what is right and what we'll do to protect the people we love.

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Twister is a delightful story of a horse born during a tornado and his adventures. The story takes place on and around a mid-1930's era farm in Perry County, Mississippi, and was inspired by childhood memories of the author, John W. Johnston. The book measures 7.5" x 10.5", and is 79 pages with six chapters. The book is recommended for K-5 to 5th grade readers. It is beautifully and generously illustrated by Clayton Thigpen, a MississippiCollege art student. It has large print for easy reading. The author will personally autograph each book purchased, and include an inscription (pertinent information must be provided with the order). Johnston believes "that the development of good reading habits at an early age is the key to better education. This book is not only interesting to children, but also parents and grandparents, who can relate to the adventures of Twister." John W. Johnston, the author, graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a B.S. degree in Communications. A Korean War veteran, he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader in the 25th Infantry Division and later as a Public Information Officer (Chief of Radio, Television, and News) at Headquarters of American Forces Far East/8th Army). Johnston is a retired business executive and teaches a Bible-study class at his church in Jackson, MS. He is the father of four, grandfather of nine, and great grandfather of six.

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