Miramar, FL Author Publishes Supernatural Novel

Spook, a new book by James H. Smith IV, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

When Paulie Drake, a vibrant and generous, smart little girl, moves with her family to Sanhedrin, her father Vernon plans to build them a better life-literally-as an architect employed by one of the country's freedmen's towns looking to expand during a time of prosperity.

Yes, life in Sanhedrin will surely be better for her and her family.

But this notion of a better life shatters when Paulie finds herself the victim of a witch's curse-one that threatens the peace and well-being of the town of Sanhedrin, and all the people in it. Can she break the curse, or will darkness consume her and the town?

About the Author
James H. Smith IV was born in Lincoln, NE, and graduated from the University of NE Lincoln. He is a proud descendent of a rural black town in the Midwest.

Over the years, Smith listened to multiple stories told by family members, living and deceased, and decided to create a story. Spook was born from these stories.

Spook is a 172-page paperback with a retail price of $17.00 (eBook $12.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6853-7355-9. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom at https://dorrancepressroom.com/spook/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/spook/