Roots Run Deep

by Shawn Weaver

Brought to Summerville after his brother's sudden death. Don Moore quickly finds himself surrounded by the mystery of Summerville, Wisconsin, and the Palmer House. A resort started in the early 1800's, offering romantic getaways with an old-world flair. With the intentions of only staying a week to finalize his brother's estate. Don has to make the choice of closing his brother's bookstore. Or starting a new life far from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. Quickly he is drawn into the old-world charm of Summerville. As well as the friendliness of the people. Especially Dotty West, cafe owner next door to Reed Moore Book's, and Terry Mageau, a spunky fourteen-year-old with a penchant for reading, and the knack of being in the right place at the wrong time. Little does Don know that an evil is thriving under the town. Seeping into the people and the trees. Entwining everything as it tries to tilt the balance between good and evil.

402 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2017

About the author

Discovering books at an early age, Shawn grew to love the written word. Every genre was a new take on life. The realms of fantasy with its strong heroes and magical dragons called to him, while suspense and horror with its intriguing heroes and villains showed all of twists and turns that life held. Then again, late Saturday nights watching Creature Feature on Channel 18 with his dad, left memories that would help him turn into the writer that he is today.
In 2010, Shawn published his first novel, Sense of Honor, and its sequel, Dragon’s Chest. Turning what was originally to be a standalone novel into a series, The Tides of War. Also in 2010, Shawn co-authored Ripper’s Row, with Donnie Light.
2011 brought the third installment in The Tides of War series, The Dark Caravan, and the second novel in the Ripper Trilogy, Ripper’s Revenge which he again co-authored with Donnie Light.
In 2012 Shawn stepped alone into the world of horror with Little Valley and Wolves in Springfield.
2013 saw the third installment in the Ripper Trilogy, Ripper’s Wrath, again co-authored with Donnie Light. As well as all three novels in one complete edition, The Ripper Trilogy. Welcome to Plainfield, a paranormal suspense story based off of evidence recovered by Shawn’s paranormal research team, Ghost Hunt America on an investigation on the murderer - Ed Gein, And the fourth installment in the Tides of War series, Rose Marie.
2014: Shawn was voted in as one of the ‘All Time Greatest Horror Writers’ on www.ranker.com alongside Steven King and Dean Koontz. Releases for the year include Chicago Undead, followed by his first children’s book, Brooklyn and the Magic Ring, and the fifth novel in the Tides of War series, Honored Son.
2015 Brings a horror short story, In the Ground, followed by his second children’s book, Nathaniel and the Tangled Web. In the fall brings, Widow’s Hill, a horror novel set in 1960 rural Wisconsin.
For extended excerpts of all of Shawn’s novels please go to www.shawnweaverauthor.wordpress.com

Reviews

[Mandy Christman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

Had to DNF this one. I really tried to give it a chance, but between not knowing when to use a comma or a period and grammatical errors like using "their" instead of "they're", I couldn't do it anymore. I really think the story had potential. The lack of review before publishing killed it for me