{"title":"Terry Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerry Roberts is a celebrated author known for his compelling storytelling and rich narrative style. His works often straddle the fine line between genres, offering readers a blend of suspenseful crime and profound general fiction. With an intricate touch, Roberts crafts stories that delve into the human psyche, making his books a delightful and thought-provoking experience for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMy Mistress' Eyes are Raven Black\u003c\/em\u003e, Roberts transports you to the mysterious world of Ellis Island in 1920, weaving a captivating tale of intrigue and dark secrets. This novel, filled with tension and unexpected twists, is a must-read for fans of crime and thriller genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Sky Club\u003c\/em\u003e offers a different flavour. It is a journey of self-discovery and resilience set against the backdrop of Asheville, North Carolina during the Jazz Age. This narrative captures the essence of change, ambition, and the challenges that come with evolving societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate a mix of suspenseful plots and rich character development will find Terry Roberts' novels to be both engaging and fulfilling. Explore this category to experience the unique blend of genres that only Terry Roberts can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sky-club-by-terry-roberts-9781684428526","title":"The Sky Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist for the 2023 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"When I'm dead and buried... you get the hell out of here... Make a life somewhere else... a life that I can't even imagine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJo has a gift. She is a mathematical prodigy— a woman who sees and thinks in numbers. She secures a job as a teller at Central Bank \u0026amp; Trust, where she recreates herself as a modern woman and rises through the professional ranks. While working at the bank, Jo becomes fascinated by Levi Arrowood, the dark and mysterious manager of the \u003cem\u003eSky Club\u003c\/em\u003e, an infamous speakeasy and jazz club on the mountainside above town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Great Depression brings Central Bank \u0026amp; Trust down in a seismic crash, Jo is forced to find a new home and job. She finds both at the \u003cem\u003eSky Club\u003c\/em\u003e, where she strikes a partnership with the alluring Arrowood as she is drawn deeper into a glamorous and precarious life of bootlegging, jazz, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sky Club\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of money, greed, and life after the crash from the eyes of one remarkable woman as she creates her own imagined life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46718284923116,"sku":"9781684428526","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19988533482787.jpg?v=1754503625"},{"product_id":"my-mistress-eyes-are-raven-black-by-terry-roberts-9781684426942","title":"My Mistress' Eyes are Raven Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Fiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terry Roberts' debut novel with the same main character, \u003cem\u003eA Short Time to Stay Here\u003c\/em\u003e, won the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction and received endorsements from critically acclaimed authors including Lee Smith, Elizabeth Spencer, Robert Morgan, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Immigrant's Tale:\u003c\/strong\u003e This immensely topical story will appeal widely to those interested in the history of Ellis Island and current socio-political issues concerning immigration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning Novelist:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to his accolades for \u003cem\u003eA Short Time to Stay Here\u003c\/em\u003e, his second novel, \u003cem\u003eThat Bright Land\u003c\/em\u003e, won the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award, the James Still Award for Writing about the Appalachian South, and received a starred review from PW who called it a \"gripping whodunit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072634077420,"sku":"9781684426942","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19972693482787.jpg?v=1765121511"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/terry-roberts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}