Bent Creek

Literature & Fiction

Mitchell, Marlene

Genre Fiction

Davis Studio

Meet the Chester County Boys, a defunct western band who have been playing at the Double L for over fifteen years. Merle is the oldest and the one with the most sense; his brother, Cletus, thinks he has more talent than Elvis; Quaid, a childlike man, just wants to play his fiddle and ride on the bus; Randy, the youngest, loves women and drugs; and Jack, the ominous keyboard player, is the stranger to everyone. Carly Boone is on the run from a bad relationship. She is hired as a waitress at the Double L Bar in Lubbock, Texas. To save her job, Carly agrees to sing with the band on open-mic night. Her velvet voice convinces the band that they still might have a chance at fame. Some of the members decide that nothing will stand in the way of their last chance. Boarding the big, blue bus for the trip from Lubbock to The Grand Ole Opry, this dark comedy takes the reader through twists and turns in a tale of music, murder and mayhem.

The Chester County Boys

Humor & Satire

Bearhead Pub

A riveting story that carries the reader through three generations and three sales. You can sell off your possessions, but the Franklin and Holloway families come to realize that it is the people you love and who love you that are important. Meet Henry Franklin, a deceitful, self-centered man, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. It is his greed that almost destroys his family and ultimately leads to the first yard sale. As the story unfolds, you will come to love the wit and humor of Lou Jean, the caring nature of Anna, whose dedication to her husband and family create a need for a yard sale. Colleen is the third generation forced to make the ultimate decision to sell off all of her possessions. Along the way, you will encounter an array of interesting characters that help to enrich the story. Each chapter will bring you closer into their lives and you will remember them long after you read the last page.

Yard Sale

Strode, William

Deep in the hollows of Appalachia, in the shadow of Big Black Mountain, there used to be a coal-mining town called Bent Creek. When the workers went on strike and the mine closed the town disappeared leaving behind the families whose lives depended on the mine for their meager living. They were the poorest of the poor. Rachael Riley was one of six children born to Ida Mae and Roy Riley living in a tumbled-down shack on the edge of Bent Creek. Roy was a coal miner all his life. When the mine closed his life came to a halt. Rachael didn't know how or when she was going to leave Bent Creek, but she knew in her heart that someday she would escape her life of poverty. Forced to work for an unsavory character named Nevers Bains changes Rachael's life forever. A twist of fate lands her in the midst of a scheme that will help her make enough money to leave Bent Creek and start a new life. Will be brave enough to step up to the challenge? Filled with page after page of the daily struggles of the Riley family where the moonshine jug is a household staple and two meals a day is a luxury, Bent Creek is a rousing and fast paced read.

Books by Marlene Mitchell

In the fall of 1969 in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, a poor backwoods farmer and his wife were brutally shot and killed by four drunken hunters, along with their three dogs, horse and two fawns. The farmer's two young sons managed to escape but were unable to identify the killers. Now decades later, the murders of the Pender family remain unsolved. In Townsend, Tennessee, in Blount County, someone has decided to take revenge.

Seasons of Death

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Yeagle, Gary

Mystery

Ambition - Wealth - Greed - Power  Truths turning to lies, father against son, friends becoming enemies, predator turning into prey and the circle continues.  In her fifth novel, Marlene Mitchell calls upon her cynical side to create a suspenseful novel involving the world of big business and insurmountable wealth. Like quicksand, the corruption of money sucks even the innocent into its depths.  Pitting man against the largest and one of the smartest animals on the planet makes for an interesting turn of events as you follow the journey of Jakuta, a bull elephant who is the ultimate prey.

Circle of Prey

Thrillers & Suspense

Meet the Chester County Boys, a defunct western band who have been playing at the Double L for over fifteen years. Merle, is the oldest and the one with the most sense, his brother, Cletus, is a wanna-be Elvis, Quaid, a childlike man, loves his music, Randy, the youngest, loves women and drugs and Jack, the ominous keyboard player is the stranger to everyone. Carly Boon is on the run from a bad relationship. She is hired as a waitress at the Double L Bar in Lubbock, Texas. To save her job, Carly agrees to sing with the band on open-mike night. Her velvet voice convinces the band that they still might have a chance at fame. Some of the members decide that nothing will stand in the way of thier last chance. Boarding the big, blue bus for the trip from Lubbock to The grand Old Opry, this dark comedy takes the reader through twists and turns in a tale of music, murder and mayhem.

A riveting story that carries the reader through three generations and three sales. You can sell off your possessions, but the Franklin and Holloway families come to realize that it is the people you love and who love you that are important. Meet Henry Franklin, a deceitful, self-centered man, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. It is his greed that almost destroys his family and ultimately leads to the first yard sale. As the story unfolds, you will come to love the wit and humor of Lou Jean, the caring nature of Anna, whose dedication to her husband and family create a need for a yard sale. Colleen is the third generation forced to make the ultimate decision to sell off all of her possessions. Along the way, you will encounter an array of interesting characters that help to enrich the story. Each chapter will bring you closer into their lives and you will remember them long after you read the last page.

It's springtime and despite the four murders of the previous year, tourists from every corner of the country have made the journey to the Smoky Mountains. The hiking trails are packed, bumper-to-bumper traffic lead tourists to hiking trails, campsites and restaurants. Vacation season is in full swing on the peaceful side of the mountains, but then...there is another murder. But then...there is another murder. Once again, there is an echo of death vibrating across the mountains... The Smoky Mountain Murders Award winning authors, Marlene Mitchell and Gary Yeagle have combined their talent and creativity for your reading pleasure. Travel through the Great Smoky Mountains, visit Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the scenic routes that lead to Cades Cove, Iron Mountain, Cherokee and Townsend in this chilling suspenseful trilogy.

Echoes of Death (The Smoky Mountain Murders)

Literary

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

After nearly two years and ten murders, the people of Townsend, Tennessee are still plagued with unanswered questions and hidden secrets in the shadows of the mountains. Another dark cloud hovers over Townsend. It's the menacing Stroud clan whose actions create new problems for the police force. Will peace and tranquility ever return to the Smokies? The Smoky Mountain Murders Award winning authors, Marlene Mitchell and Gary Yeagle have combined their talent and creativity for your reading pleasure. Travel through the Great Smoky Mountains, visit Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the scenic routes that lead to Cades Cove, Iron Mountain, Cherokee and Townsend in this chilling suspenseful trilogy.

Shadows of Death (The Smoky Mountain Murders)

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Bent Creek

The Chester County Boys

Yard Sale

Bent Creek

Seasons of Death

Circle of Prey

The Chester County Boys

Yard Sale

Echoes of Death (The Smoky Mountain Murders)

Shadows of Death (The Smoky Mountain Murders)