“Memphis Moon” by Matthew M. Watkins has been released worldwide. This 267-page novel centers around the real people of Virginia “Ginnie” Moon and her sister Charlotte “Lottie” Moon, two sisters from Ohio who move to Memphis after their father’s death and find themselves embroiled in the mayhem of the Civil War. The captivating, unpredictable story shows how Ginnie is coerced into Confederacy-supporting espionage, pitted against her family, and forced to navigate a world of deceit and cunning to survive.
Throughout the story, Ginnie’s love for Caleb Dawkins (and his love for her) keep the pair fighting against the forces that would keep them apart, from traversing bloodied battlefields to making uncomfortable compromises in an effort to inch closer to one another. This thread of passionate love connects the events of the novel with a sense of longing and urgency.
Along with Ginnie’s role as a reluctant spy and the tumultuous romance between Ginnie and Caleb, the novel also weaves a nefarious backstory for the famous assassin John Wilkes Booth and connects his notorious acts to ongoing conspiracy within the Confederacy.
Action-packed and full of unexpected twists, yet still rooted in historical accuracy, the story gives new perspective to the reports of the Moon sisters, the personality of Booth, and the undercurrent of deception and scheming that occurred during the turbulent time in American history. Watkins combines the real story of Ginnie Moon with related accounts of Civil War espionage with an imaginative, compelling narrative that keeps readers guessing and rooting for the novel’s unlikely heroes.
With several concurrent plots and a fast-paced, descriptive writing style, the author weaves a tale of action and intrigue fueled by major historical moments and enduring love. A unique and fascinating story from cover to cover, this book is sure to surprise and entertain.
Memphis Moon (ISBN: 9781963844825) can be purchased through retailers worldwide, including Barnes and Noble and Amazon. The paperback retails for $17.99, and the ebook retails for $5.99. Review copies and interviews are available upon request.
From the back cover:
Memphis Moon is a fast-paced fictional thriller set during the Civil War. Virginia and Lottie Moon, best known for their surreptitious activities in support of the Confederacy, bob and weave through this epic tale depicting North versus South and sister versus sister. What was written about this sister spy duo is about to be turned upside down, along with reported historical facts. Virginia (Ginnie) Bethel Moon did not ask to be a spy… the role was thrust upon her. Raised in Oxford, Ohio by a prominent physician, her family had strong ties to the South. Moving to Memphis shortly after the death of her father, Ginnie found herself thrown into a world of deceit and manipulation that shaped her life for years to come. In the midst of this conflict is Caleb Dawkins, a young miller from Danville, Virginia whom she is hopelessly in love with. As Ginnie and Caleb struggle to find each other, fate and the war seem to tear them asunder.
About the author:
Matthew M. Watkins, after a 6-year stint in the U.S. Navy, spent the past 30 years of his life as an executive for a global plastics corporation. With a degree in mechanical engineering, he recently retired as an Executive Vice-President. He is presently enjoying retirement with his beautiful wife Melanie in Memphis and Colorado. He has 6 kids, 4 dogs, and a great sense of humor.
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