It's Publication Day for American Girl! No images? Click here It's Here! American Girl is now available in print for the first time! Back in 2021, this Audible Original hit #1 on the Audible bestseller list and stayed on the list for 7 weeks. As of TODAY, one of my favorite pieces of work is available in all print formats for the first time ever. American Girl is a Kobo Best Books Selection, and already has starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and the American Library Association's Booklist! American Girl is the story of Charlie Hudson, an autistic seventeen-year-old, determined to leave Sawyer, PA as soon as she graduates high school. In the meantime, she works as many hours as she can at a sandwich shop called The Triple S to save money for college. But when shop owner Clay Cooper—a man who is both respected and feared by many in this economically depressed community—is found dead, each member of his staff becomes a suspect in the perplexing case. Charlie must work to protect herself and her friends, and uncover the danger that may still be at large in their tight knit town. I LOVE this story so much. It was inspired by the Tom Petty song of the same name, which was a huge hit when I was seventeen. I wanted to capture what it felt like to be on the brink of EVERYTHING - big dreams and endless possibilities. But then, of course, something goes very wrong. American Girl is a murder mystery, a thriller, and and an emotional journey through womanhood as seen through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator. The last chapter of American Girl sums up the themes in the book. Here's a passage, in Charlie's voice, as she thinks about the five days of mayhem following her boss's murder: [This tale was] about a battle between forces no less powerful than good and evil. A story about murder and money and sex and carnage worthy of headline news. The Pulitzer Prize. The Academy awards. Or maybe just a true-crime podcast. But then I remember. This is just a story about one American girl. And nobody will ever notice. I hope you'll give it a try! If you do, just a reminder that it helps SO much to buy the book during the first week of sales to get those crucial early reviews and help create buzz :) The link to buy is right here: More good stuff is below - like an audio sample performed by celebrity autism awareness advocate Paige Layle, reviews, and my entire EVENTS schedule! And to see more about all of my work, visit my website WENDYWALKERBOOKS.COM Thanks for your incredible support! Autism awareness advocate and influencer Paige Layle performs the audiobook for American Girl! Listen to the prologue for free here! “[A] cunning thriller…The twisty tale unfolds in urgent first-person-present narration…instilling an air of uncertainty that fosters tension and momentum. The exquisitely rendered and emotionally complex characters add depth. Nita Prose fans, take note.” “[American Girl] will mesmerize readers with brilliant and moving characters…not just a good mystery, but a truly enlightening tale as well.” “A compelling narrator, a suspenseful, complex mystery, and twists I didn’t see coming—American Girl had me on the edge of my seat for the whole ride.” “Wendy Walker’s outstanding American Girl has a little bit of everything. A fascinating, perfectly-rendered teen protagonist. An intricately plotted mystery. A deadly accurate portrait of a small town grappling with big issues. This novel is smart, moving, complex, and ultimately hopeful. A highly original work from one of the best suspense writers in the business. Don’t miss it!” “American Girl is an utterly propulsive and moving story about a young woman caught in the crosshairs after a ruthless local businessman is murdered. As the mystery unfolds, taking unexpected twists and turns, the characters come to life – each one deeply compelling and astutely drawn. Set against a vivid portrayal of a struggling small town, the bounds of love, loyalty and the will to survive will all be tested. Wendy Walker’s unforgettable thriller will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.” “Wendy Walker is a master of suspense and jaw-dropping twists, and like her other novels, American Girl had me on the edge of my seat. This is an immersive and original story that is gripping and tense, with a protagonist you’ll root for and won’t soon forget.” “American Girl is a gripping small-town thriller with an unforgettable coming-of-age protagonist. Walker crafts an engrossing page-turner.” “It was wonderful. I felt very heard with this book.”
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