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The Old Mans Secret

 

A Novel The Whole Family Can Enjoy

Sandra-Kay Austin's first novel has readers waiting for the next.

The First In The Corey And Miranda Series

 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 Life Changing Move

  

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.

Who Is Old Man Marshall?

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.

New Experiences!

 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.

What Is Old Man Marshall Hiding From Them?

 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.

People Have Been Late For Appointments When They Started Reading This Book!

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.  To Get Your Copy Click On One Of The Following:

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

 

Sandy Austin

Sandra-Kay Austin

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Readers Comments

Avid Reader

"Hi. I really liked the book and found it very interesting. I can't wait till the next book comes out."

Emily, age 12, Ontario

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"It was exciting and it was so good I read it in all my spare time."

Sheldon,  age 10, Vancouver Island, B.C.

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"A refreshing breath of literary air…excellent family reading…reminiscent of Nancy Drew - but with an important message for today's families….a must read for families - especially in today's hard-driving society."

Sharon Grant, Special Education Teacher, Delta, B.C.

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"Thank you for writing a book that one can be proud to give to their grandchildren. It was a pleasure reading about Corey and his new life. The book kept my interest right to the last page. The people, trails, and mine stayed in my mind for days and the descriptive pages were a pleasure to read. I am looking forward to the next book with baited breath."

Gwen Booher, 75 year old reader, White Rock, B.C.

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"An exciting mystery/adventure story that you're not going to want to put down."

Judi Klassen, librarian, Black Creek MB Church

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"A well-written yarn with well-developed characters and an interesting plot line that is easy to follow…a good piece of literature."

Ingrid Buckley, aspiring author, Sooke, B.C.

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"Parents and grandparents; Sandy Austin's book, The Old Man's Secret, would be a good gift for your eight to fourteen year old readers. The chapters are short and by the fourth chapter the reader is hooked."

Elvera Falk, grandparent, Campbell River, B.C.

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