So Long, John

by Laney Smith

Ten years!

That’s how long it had been since John Miller’s eight-year-old body was dragged from the pond on that eerie, cold, foggy morning. Ten years was how long John’s step-father had been sitting on death row for John’s murder.

Ten! Long! Years!

John’s step-father had nothing to do with John’s death. For ten years, I’ve known the truth that could set an innocent man free. However, I had reasons of my own for keeping the truth about John’s death a secret.
The truth started haunting me and I couldn’t keep it to myself, any longer. This sleepy, simple little town had a lot of explaining to do. When I told the truth about what really happened that morning, this modest town sure started squirming.

But, why?

I had no idea what was really going on behind all those closed doors. Now, I know all about it. All of it. Shocked, confused, dazed, and stunned, I know only one thing for certain. This town will never be the same.

Never!

136 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2020

About the author

Laney Smith, the mother of two sons, is an American author who was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and raised in Texas. In her teen years, she and her family (including two younger brothers) moved to Colorado. Laney has also lived in Mississippi and currently resides in Southern California. Since a writing career seemed to persistently tug on her shirt tails, Laney eventually decided to try her hand at the art, writing news articles for a local newspaper. After numerous front page features, a new passion was born and the storyteller decided to try her hand at fiction. Her debut work, Lock Creek: One Year’s Time is still one of her most popular, frequently read works, proving that she managed to escape the “first is the worst” curse. In fact, Smith’s Lock Creek series won a “books-to-screen” contest and is currently being adapted for a television series, with other potential “books-to-screen” projects looming on the horizon. At the time of this publication, Laney currently has eight novels to her credit, as well as short stories in two anthology projects (no longer in print). She also released one novel under another pen name. Looking back, Smith’s only regret is that she did not start writing, sooner. When she is not submerging herself in her fictitious worlds, conjuring up riveting stories, Laney enjoys spending time with her family. Whether she is in the mountains, hanging out at tide pools, watching a sporting event, or enjoying some form of art, the writer’s mind is always dreaming up the next page-turning tale. Having accomplished so much in such a short time (Lock Creek: One Year’s Time, her first work, was published July 2014), Laney Smith has found her passion and her calling. The author, with her feet firmly planted, guarantees her readers that she is here to stay.

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Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The blurb for this book was super intriguing and I wanted to know more right away.
Once I got into the very first chapter, I was hit with so much intensity. If the story started out this crazy, where would it go next? You better believe I was dying to find out.
So Long, John had so many twists and turns and secrets to be revealed. It was a wild ride and I enjoyed every page of it. Wow and well done!

[Shelby W · Rating 4 out of 5]

An exciting mystery that kept me happily intrigued, from beginning to end. This story actually had me reminiscing over my favorite TV show, Cold Case. I definitely look forward to reading more books by this author.

[Diana | Indie Book Addict · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was instantly pulled into this story, With every chapter I read I grew more and more captivated. I couldn't wait to find out about the mystery surrounding John and if Kelly knew more than she let on. The twist towards the end blew my mind. Totally unexpected and thrilling. I look forward to reading more of Laney's work.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book I've read written by Laney Smith; she has done a great job at writing a good short story; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but amazing

Although this book is short it packs a punch! Definitely worth reading. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from the author.

[Fleur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though this is a quick read it has plenty of punch to it and as the mystery unravels in regards to what really happened to young John 10 years ago. The twists, mistrust and surprises slowly appear and have you hooked on needing to know what was going on back then and wow you will not be disappointed and then the ended yeah I really wanted to know what happens to them next!!!!