<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"After aspiring opera singer Tessa loses her voice in a fire, she needs both a place to heal and a way to keep music in her life. She retreats to her aunt's apple orchard in rural North Carolina to collect folk ballads. But amid the autumn splendor of this isolated Appalachian community, she uncovers an unnerving connection between a murder case and a long-ago disappearance. Tessa gets a glimpse into an almost-forgotten world, encounters a corrupt, small-town political dynasty, and finds superstition and prejudice at every turn. She's also drawn to Zeke, the handsome but enigmatic orchard caretaker, who shows her that mountain justice is neither impartial nor just. But battling a conspiracy of silence, Tessa isn't sure if she can trust him. Yet somewhere in the mists of the Blue Ridge Mountains, evil lurks, and a killer is determined to keep the past where it belongs--dead and buried"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>After aspiring opera singer Tessa loses her voice in a fire, she needs both a place to heal and a way to keep music in her life. She retreats to her aunt's apple orchard in rural North Carolina to collect folk ballads. But amid the autumn splendor of this isolated Appalachian community, she uncovers an unnerving connection between a murder case and a long-ago disappearance. Tessa gets a glimpse into an almost-forgotten world, encounters a corrupt, small-town political dynasty, and finds superstition and prejudice at every turn. <p/>She's also drawn to Zeke, the handsome but enigmatic orchard caretaker, who shows her that mountain justice is neither impartial nor just. But battling a conspiracy of silence, Tessa isn't sure if she can trust him. Yet somewhere in the mists of the Blue Ridge Mountains, evil lurks, and a killer is determined to keep the past where it belongs--dead and buried.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A page-turner that perfectly captures the lore of Appalachia with superstition, suspense, and sweet love. Mountain beauty hides the secrets of a murderous family's past--until Tessa and Zeke unearth the truth. <i>The Sound of Falling Leaves</i> completes my must-have list for a Southern story filled with intrigue, romance, and unforgettable characters."--DiAnn Mills, best-selling author of Airborne (8/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"As an Appalachian native, I'm a bit particular about books set in my beloved mountains. In <i>The Sound of Falling Leaves</i>, Lisa Carter has composed a story that honors the beauty and heritage of the region and its people while taking readers on a trek as serpentine as a mountain road. Get ready to white-knuckle your way through each new twist and gasp at the beauty of redemption and love."--Lynn H. Blackburn, author of the Dive Team Investigations series (8/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Compelling characters. A twisted plot. Finding justice for terrible wrongs. A beautiful love story. It's all in <i>The Sound of Falling Leaves</i>. The story will grab you on the first page and not let go until the end."--Patricia Bradley, author of the Natchez Trace Park Rangers series (8/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Lisa Carter deftly weaves small-town corruption, generational blood feuds and the haunting ballads of the Appalachian Mountains into a suspenseful, moving story of redemption and second chances. You will remember Zeke and Tessa's story long after you turn the last page."--Connie Mann, author of the Safe Harbor and Florida Wildlife Warriors series (7/15/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Lisa Carter's Southern mysteries always thrill, and this one is no exception. She once again carries us into the heart of the mountains with a dark and intricate tale of danger, family intrigue, and romance. With its tightly woven suspense and engaging characters, the story keeps the pages turning and the reader on the edge of her seat."--Ramona Richards, author of Burying Daisy Doe and Murder in the Family (8/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Romantic suspense at its heart-pounding best. You'll root for the restoration these two broken people deserve."--Lynne Gentry, award-nominated coauthor of Ghost Heart and Port of Origin (7/15/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br>
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