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About the Author...
Paul A. Barra’s last novel, “Westfarrow Island,” published by The Permanent Press, was called “exciting” by Publishers Weekly. PW said, in part: "The relentless action in the dual story lines keeps the reader engrossed. Barra offers it all: murder, smuggling, chase scenes, romance, and international intrigue.” It was a finalist for the Silver Falchion award. and since one of Barra's short stories was selected for WHEN A STRANGER COMES TO TOWN, an MWA anthology which is in the running for an Anthony, he claims a portion of that glory road for himself also. TPP also released Barra’s new mystery/thriller SGT. FORD’S WIDOW in July 2024. Barra has had five other novels published, plus a non-fiction book about the founding of a Catholic high school without diocesan approval. He is a decorated former naval officer, was a reporter for local papers and the senior staff writer for the diocese of Charleston, and a chemistry teacher. He and his wife, the former Joan Lee, have eight children and live in Columbia, South Carolina. Barra's previous middle grade work was an adventure novel called THE SECRET OF MAGGIE'S SWAMP, published by Brownridge Publishing in 2012. |
About the Books...
Samson and the Charleston Spy (2025) |
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