Several years ago, I read Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts. You might remember this story about Novalee Nation, the pregnant teen abandoned in Wal-Mart by her boyfriend (this book was made into a movie starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd). What I remember most about this book, other than Novalee giving birth inside the Wal-Mart, is how real the characters seemed. They were flawed, funny, loving, cruel, real.
Ms. Letts’ Shoot the Moon is no different. After the death of his parents, Mark Albright, veterinarian for the posh pets of Beverly Hills, discovers that he was adopted. He heads to DeClare, Oklahoma in search of his family. When he arrives, he discovers that his birth mother was murdered in 1972, and the community presumed he was dead as well. When Mark begins to dig for answers, a few of DeClare’s citizens are not pleased.
This story is both humorous and suspenseful. Like Where the Heart Is, the characters are true to life. They are the men you run into playing cards at the local diner, the small-town sheriff who likes being in control, and the doting family members who want to feed you and hug you until you can’t take it anymore. If you are familiar at all with small-town life, you will recognize these people. And, although I could do without the language of some of the characters, you could classify it as real too.
With love and mystery woven together, Shoot the Moon will have you turning pages to find out the truth of Mark Albright’s history. If this book interests you, leave a comment. There is one copy available for a lucky winner. We’ll post the winner next Wednesday.
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Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
Yvonne North says
This sounds like a good book
Rachel says
This books sounds great! I would love to win a copy!
Donna Wilde says
I would love to win this awesome prize!!
Ed Nemmers says
I enjoy this family of writers.
Jaime C. says
Count me in! Thanks!!
Sarah Stern says
Thanks for the great giveaway – I’m always looking for a great read!
Beverly Metcalf says
This sounds like a good story. Thanks for the giveaway!
sherri says
this would be great, don’t own it and want to read it!
Tammy says
Oh I read Where the Heart Is and loved it! thanks for the chance.
Barbara Long says
Sounds like an interesting book, I especially like the bit of mystery to it.
Kathy says
I loved “Where the Heart Is” and would really like to read this book.
kathleen Yohanna says
Your review convinced me. This book does interest me. Thanks for the contest.
Donna Kozar says
It sounds good.
Lily Kwan says
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!