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Susan St. John’s multi-awardwinning breakout novel, “Mad Mischief” has been chosen for the cover of Publisher’s Weekly April 2018 edition! The April issue, which showcases the fastest growing independent book authors and publishers, is a highlight among the
Industry publications. Publisher’s Weekly, an American trade news magazine focused on authors, publishers, librarians, booksellers and literary agents, is one of the oldest literary publications in America, since 1872. It carries the tagline, “The International News Magazine of Book Publishing and Book Selling.” With 51 issues a year, the emphasis today is on book reviews, new and exciting authors, in a wide range of genres.
Author Susan St. John creates a stunning portrayal of ‘Mad Mischief’s’ intriguing characters and captivating storyline, set against the awe inspiring backdrop of Sub- Saharan Africa. St. John is one of our most gifted storytellers, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey, a life journey.
Follow “Mad Mischief’s” heroine, Sarah, as she confronts her internal and external demons. While on safari in sub-Saharan Africa, she must contend not only with her own state of mind, but also the erratic and controlling personalities of her husband, as well as their tour guide. Reality itself is suspended due to a near lethal cocktail of anti- depressants and anti-malarial drugs. Her savior embodies the elusive wildlife photographer who appears just when she needs him the most.
The reviews are in for “Mad Mischief” as “A very impressive, engagingly written first novel” – Kirkus
and some of the Industries highest accolades. “Mad Mischief” is the winner of the 2018 New Apple Literary Contest, in the Psychological Suspense Category; the Spirited Woman Book Award; and Santa Barbara Magazine’s Beautiful Reads Selection, for their 2017 Winter Edition. Chosen as a finalist for the 2018 EPIC eBook Awards and the Independent Author Network Award, for Outstanding First Novel, as well as being nomi- nated for the Eric Hoffer Book Award; the Independent Press Award; the Independent Publisher Book Award; and the Reader’s Favorite Book Review Award.