Salisbury, Maryland, Author Publishes New Novel

"The Lilacs of Fairview," a new book by Cecil Johnson, has been released by RoseDog Books.

"The Lilacs of Fairview" is the poignant story of the struggle and of the survival of a down-on-his-luck father and his young son.

As Luke Somers and his boy Toby take residence in the town of Fairview they encounter others who face struggles and vulnerabilities of their own.

The narrative touches upon universal themes of love, hope, betrayal, abuse, family and friendship. The reader will be immersed into a story of the human condition.

About the Author:
Mr. Johnson lives quietly on the eastern shore of Maryland. His interest in writing began in high school with the reading of such novels as The Grapes of Wrath and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Throughout his adulthood he has continued to write in his spare time. Like most writers he aspires to write "The Great American Novel." This is his first published work.

"The Lilacs of Fairview" is a 306-page hardcover with a retail price of $24.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-3199-3. It was published by RoseDog Books, an imprint of Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.