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REYNA FAVIS is an Amazon Bestselling Author. She writes about things that go bark in the night. Readers have praised her novels for the very human stories behind the hauntings that create unexpected plot twists, drama, and even moments of humor. Reyna served as a K9 handler and ground pounder for search and rescue for over 10 years. She was frequently found on her belly as she was dragged through the woods by a search dog. If you do not enjoy walks in the woods, she invites you to connect with her on Facebook. Reyna has a Ph.D. in biology and was one lab accident away from becoming a supervillain before she took up writing. She lives as an unapologetic introvert with her husband, dogs, and cats in New Jersey.

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The First Appalachian Zackie Story

Available July 27, 2026
Pre-order available now!

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7CV9L3Z
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7CV9L3Z
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0H7CV9L3Z
AUS: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0H7CV9L3Z


Some folks bury their sins. Some women dig for answers.

Up in the back hollers of 1970 Appalachia, 81-year-old Lummie Sinclair minds her own business and tends to the dead in the old way. S

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Broken Totem (Vanished, #8) by B.B. Griffith
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This was so well written that one person left a review saying he couldn't continue the series because it took too much out of him to read this story. When a reader can feel things that deeply, that certainly speaks to a mastery of the writing craft. ...more
A Peck of Dirt Before We Die by Reyna Favis
"Another amazing story! I fell in love with Lummie and young Cam. Favis weaves empathy and humor through this haunted Appalachian tale. Settle in for tragedy, mystery, and a stirring spirit world as characters open themselves up to found family. Loved" Read more of this review »
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I had no idea what I was getting into when I picked this book up. I found myself deep in the Appalachian mountains with Lummie Sinclair, Sin Eater, and I enjoyed every minute of it!

Get ready to read in a southern-hill county vernacular. It took a f" Read more of this review »
A Peck of Dirt Before We Die by Reyna Favis
"Before reading this book, I had no idea that it was a spin-off of a long series featuring Zachie, the supernatural dog, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved that Lummie, an octogenarian woman who lived alone, wasn't portrayed as a backwoods, ignorant" Read more of this review »
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Water Under the Bridge by Jason Vail
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A vividly written tale set in medieval London. The historic details are finely woven into the plot and setting. Immersive reading. Before you know it, you've been sucked into that world and you're sitting in a pub next to Jem, the main character. Loo ...more
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Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill
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A delightful read! I really enjoy these Siri Paiboun stories. Incorporating Lao culture and mythology, set against life in a clashing communist regime, these stories draw wonderful humor from this natural conflict. And Siri is such a smart, gentle ch ...more
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King of the Crows (Vanished, #7) by B.B. Griffith
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B.B. Griffith asked me believe a lot of fantastical things in this story. And I was able to. Suspension of disbelief was possible because the characters (even the non-humans) were fleshed out and real, and the setting was painted in such memorable co ...more
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The Law by Jim  Butcher
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When those in power in the real world show no inclination toward integrity or justice, it's nice to be able to turn to fiction and find it in spades. Beyond the well-drawn character of Harry Dresden, the book made me laugh out loud. I am in awe of ho ...more
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“We ambled on to the gift store where I found a t-shirt that tickled my fancy. I also fell in love with a pen holder that looked like a family of spotted Nessies. I asked the clerk to first wrap the pen holder in some tissue paper and then in the t-shirt. My heart would be broken if it didn’t survive the trip back home. There were some things a woman cannot live without.”
Reyna Favis, Soul Sign: A Zackie Story of Supernatural Suspense

“The hand did what, now?”
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“Is there a better way to spend immortality than to screw with people?”
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“The hand did what, now?”
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“Mom always said a good researcher verified their findings with at least three other sources.”
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“We ambled on to the gift store where I found a t-shirt that tickled my fancy. I also fell in love with a pen holder that looked like a family of spotted Nessies. I asked the clerk to first wrap the pen holder in some tissue paper and then in the t-shirt. My heart would be broken if it didn’t survive the trip back home. There were some things a woman cannot live without.”
Reyna Favis, Soul Sign: A Zackie Story of Supernatural Suspense

“Is there a better way to spend immortality than to screw with people?”
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