Falling Stars
by Julie Rogers
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Pub Date May 16 2023 | Archive Date Jun 30 2023
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Description
Everyone says vampires aren't real. Tommy Lucas isn't so sure.
Nine-year-old Tommy Lucas needs a bone marrow transplant to survive. But Tommy believes his disease is a curse on his bloodline; that he’s a vampire. Despite having an oncologist for a mother, Tommy’s convinced only magic can cure him—or the same synthetic blood substitute developed for urban legend Viscount Claudius Fallon.
He’s stoked when he discovers a five-part series about Fallon in an online pulp fiction magazine called Philly’s Argosy. Descended from a ruling class of vampires in Cardiff, legend has it that Fallon traveled to Eureka Springs, Arkansas seeking a cure for his own leukemia during WWII.
Tommy’s quest leads him to befriend local artist and gallery owner Callan Masters, who struggles with his growing affection for Tommy’s mom, June—for he is Fallon, cured in 1939 at Norman G. Baker’s Cure-for-Cancer Hospital.
Dedicated to living off-grid and as a human, Callan must decide whether he will take the risk involved in helping Tommy or falling in love with June. His bite is no longer capable of turning anyone—or so he thinks.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“Julie Rogers has created a truly epic novel, expertly weaving the past and present together in a timeless tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and magical possibilities. Rich in detail, the characters practically spring from the page as the story carries the reader seamlessly through dual timelines and a complete immersion into a world both familiar and otherworldly. A story about trying to navigate between seemingly opposite sentiments of hope and acceptance, love and sacrifice, science and mystery, Falling Stars delves into a dark, underground reality that is beyond rational explanation, one that may ultimately hold the very power of life and death, and a love that defies time and logic. With beautifully written prose, detailed historical settings, and an unforgettable cast of characters, this novel is truly unforgettable, one that followed me long after I read the last page!”
—Rebecca Flynt, author of the upcoming American Harlot: The Untold Story of Maria Reynolds
“Falling Stars held my interest from the beginning with a wonderful story set in my hometown of Eureka Springs. The story within the story comes together in such a way that leaves you wanting more. This is a don’t miss book by a very talented author. I can’t wait to share it with my book club.”
—Jane Derden, owner of Red Bud Manor Inn, Eureka Springs
“I so admire Rogers’s richly drawn characters, the manipulation of past and present, the juxtaposition of stark reality and mysticism, the descriptive and precise word choices…. This book isn’t even a genre I’d particularly gravitate toward, yet I thought about Falling Stars constantly when I couldn’t read, and the book stayed with me long after I finished. I couldn’t stop seeing Tommy in his high-tech casket. Am I obsessed? Well done!”
—Becky Hoag, coauthor of Letters to Rose: A Holocaust Memoir
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9780997107470 |
PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 356 |
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Featured Reviews
As a fantasy reader it is hard for books to compare to my OG favs like ACOTAR and TOG but this book had me hooked. I was captivated and enthralled by how Rogers skillfully incorporated the book’s title and the love scene, showcasing her storytelling prowess and mastery. She has breathed life into an enchanting story with intriguing characters that will stay in your mind long after you’ve finished reading.
I definitely recommend this book if you’re wanting something different! It’s a true charm.
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