Barely Home: Back to the Hills (Barely

by Adam Lawler

In this page-turning sequel to “Barely Retired”, Carter and Connie Sykes return to his rural Central Appalachian hometown, where they discover that after three decades, their homecoming isn’t as simple as they imagined. Throw in a murder, a high school nemesis, an ex-girlfriend, and an old family secret, and the atmosphere is ripe for intrigue and danger. Experience their adventure as Carter and Connie face deadly demons from the past as they return Back to the Hills.

263 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 22, 2015

About the author

Born in the small town of Clintwood, in southwestern Virginia’s coalfields, Adam Lawler is the son and grandson of coal miners. Determined not to work in the mines, Adam graduated from high school at age sixteen and attended Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he earned an Associates degree.

Adam continued his education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he earned a B.A. in history with a minor in psychology, and a M.A. in Appalachian Studies. Finding little work for professional hillbillies, Adam went to work in the retail automotive industry,
holding several sales and finance management positions over a twenty-year time span. He also taught Western Civilization and Southern Culture at Wilkes Community College.

Adam is a ham radio operator, holding the callsign WK4P. He has been actively involved in the hobby for over twenty five years and supported our sailors and marines by serving in the Navy-Marine Corps Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) program.

Adam settled in West Jefferson, North Carolina and raised three children; Cyndi, a fourth grade teacher, Wayne, a glass artist, and Rachel, a customer service representative. He is currently empty-nester and still lives in West Jefferson with his Doberman Pinscher, Freyja.

Reaching Adam:

By email: cqwk4p@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lawler....



Published Works;

Barely Retired
Barely Home: Back to the Hills
Snow Day
The Western Side of the Galaxy
Misbehavin' Megan

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story , I enjoyed the return of the characters Carter and Connie and the adventure they once again find themselves in. The relationship between Carter and Connie is one of the more endearing couples in modern stories. Realistically romantic middle aged couple. The story is erotic and fun as well as intriguing. Would like to see more from this series.

[Kathleen Albert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well constructed Who done it.

A well constructed crime story set in a part of the U.S. I know very little of. Waiting for the next in the series.