Excerpt Tour + #Giveaway: Pork by R.S. Anthony @Rosebudmary @GoddessFish

Pork

by R.S. Anthony

GENRE: Contemporary Suspense Thriller

BLURB:

High school is torture for Steven Walthurst, and home isn’t a whole lot better. The only place that offers respite is an abandoned tree house at the edge of town. But something lurks in the nearby woods, and the long line of elm trees has a clear message for Steven: keep out.

Then one day, Steven finds a little girl lying unconscious, perilously close to the woods. As the two get to know one another, Steven experiences real friendship for the first time—and gets closer than ever to knowing the darkness that skulks between the trees.

He dedicates himself to keeping his new friend safe, but the tranquility of their fragile hidden world doesn’t last long. When an act of cruelty pushes Steven to his limits, his secrets—and those of the dark woods—come close to unraveling, threatening to destroy the one thing making his teenage life bearable. Can Steven save everything he’s built from crumbling under the pressure?

EXCERPT:

Steven felt blood rise to his face, hot and fast. He was not sure why he lost it, but for the first time, his balled-up fist landed squarely on Butch’s jaw. Taken unawares, Butch lost his balance and staggered. Steven bent his leg and rammed his knee into Butch’s stomach, doubling him over. The rest of the kids gasped and stared. The girls cried out, but dispersed quickly when Mrs. Thatcher turned the corner to make her rounds. Sandy appeared out of nowhere, pulled Steven’s arm, and dragged him into the classroom while Butch struggled to straighten up. Ms. Clapthorne hadn’t arrived yet, so Steven peered from the classroom doorway and saw Butch smiling innocently at the disciplinarian.

Mrs. Thatcher was the principal of Halstead High and she despised loud chatter, mindless giggling, tardiness, violence, vulgarity, and a whole range of other bad behaviors. In all her thirty years with the school, she had not once worn anything other than a knee-length black skirt with a long sleeve cotton top and a black cardigan. Her grey hair was always pulled back in a severe bun and her glasses rarely stayed atop the bridge of her nose. The sound of her thick one-inch heels was unmistakable as she sauntered through the hallway. Butch stood, albeit still a little bent, when she approached him.

“What happened here?” she asked, unsmiling.

“Nothing, Mrs. Thatcher. I slipped and fell.”

“Are you hurt? Do you need medical assistance?”

“No, I’ll be fine. I just need a minute to pull myself together.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, yes, Mrs. Thatcher.”

“Very well, then. Don’t be late for class,” she said and ambled down the hallway.

Butch took a few deep breaths and glanced in Steven’s direction. The sweet smile he’d offered to Mrs. Thatcher just seconds ago was gone, replaced with malice that swept darkly across Butch’s eyes. Steven pulled back hastily from the doorway and took his seat.

AUTHOR BIO:

Rosemary Anthony writes suspense fiction with a twist. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Science Malaysia and recently made the jump from writing official documents to writing fiction novels. Blessed with 17 nephews and nieces, she finds the world of young adults to be a thrilling source of inspiration for her books.

Rosemary lives in a small town in Malaysia and travels as often as possible to broaden her cultural horizon. You can find out more about her books, giveaways, and new releases on:

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Her debut fiction Pork can be found in:

Amazon

NOTE: “Pork” will be free on Amazon June 21-23, 2016

What others are saying:

“Stay with this new author. She’s impressive.” – G. Harp

“The plot is elaborate leading to an unexpected twist in the end which I loved. It is a very good read-- you won't be disappointed!” – D. Mantzari

“...makes for an entertaining read, just prepare yourself to have a few WTF moments while enjoying the experience...” – Book Mafia Blog

“The author has a lovely writing style with clear, sparse prose that allows the story to breathe. Bit by bit each character plays a part in unraveling the mystery...” – The Welshbird

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