The Crows' Omen

by Jerry Potocnik

The Crows’ Omen is an exciting work of historical fiction set in the late 1800s in the once idyllic prairie of southeastern Kansas, now riven apart by greedy forces desperate for the coal beneath. Against the backdrop of a contentious workers’ strike, this novel follows brothers Ian and Sawyer Pendleton who’ve long grown apart but now find themselves living in their hometown once more. The story is anchored by an incredible group of characters, including Lucius Schofield, the boys’ godfather, who long ago made a promise to protect them the only way he knows how. When a sinister force takes aim at one of the young men, Lucius jumps into action, calling on his dark and dangerous past to keep him safe. The interworking of suspense, intrigue, deception and mystery within the story will capture your imagination and keep you guessing until the very last page.

463 pages, Hardcover

Published June 15, 2024

About the author

Jerry Potocnik is an attorney in the Kansas City area, where he lives with his family. He was raised on a farm in Southeastern Kansas. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Kansas and majored in History and Art History. Afterward, he received his juris doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law. The Crows' Omen is his first novel.

Reviews

[Jim Elswick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended.
My wife read The Crow's Omen, loved it, and told me I had to read it, too. I absolutely agree with her enthusiasm. Mr. Potocnik's novel was a true page turner for me; I could not get to the next page fast enough. Well researched, great characters, a thrilling plot, and great writing, I simply could not stop reading. Self published but needs to be available to a much larger market. (Hint to any publishers!!)