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Sandra-Kay Austin's first novel has readers waiting for the next. In it, she introduces them to Corey, a boy who is not very happy because his life has suddenly been turned upside-down after his father's death. A move from the familiarity of big city life in Toronto to country life in the tiny hamlet of Bryan's Ford thrusts him into the company of Miranda, the only other person around who is near his age. Besides the fact that she doesn't exactly welcome him with open arms, his mother begins to act strangely too. She suddenly never seems to be around and when she is, she refuses to answer any questions about mean Old Man Marshall who keeps showing up at the weirdest times to make Corey angry. While he is trying to adjust to things he's never run into before, such as horses and bears, Miranda begins to introduce Corey to her world, which is brimming with things like pig-wrestling and frog-catching. As their friendship develops, the growing mystery surrounding Old Man Marshall grabs their attention. The adventure really begins when, searching for answers, they enter an abandoned mine. Eventually, answers do unfold, and when they do, Corey receives the greatest surprise of his life.

The Old Man's Secret was written for ages 10-14 but readers from all ages are giving it rave reviews for entertainment and praising it for weaving the positive message of faith and family into its 174 pages. From the vivid characters and descriptions within, to the artwork on the cover, this 6 x 9 paperback, the first in the Corey and Miranda series, has the potential to become a valued keepsake.

Coming soon! 'The Red-haired Girl's Secret' the latest novel in the series with Corey and Miranda.