Reviewed by: Michael Seale
Do you know these 5 best-selling Huntsville authors?
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If you’ve been in a reading slump lately, don’t fret! We’ve curated a list of local authors whose novels you should add to your ‘TBR’ (To Be Read) list to help you get back into the reading groove.
5 local authors
Hannah Whitten
With the help of ‘Booktok,’ the Fantasy genre has definitely gained even more popularity over the last few years.
Hannah Whitten is an international best-selling fantasy author who’s been writing since she learned how to hold a pen. While she’s now based in Nashville, TN, she grew up right here in Huntsville.
Some of her titles include:
- ‘For the Wolf’
- ‘For the Throne’
- ‘The Foxglove King’
Fun fact: I actually own and have read her debut novel, ‘For the Wolf.’ It was such a captivating read!
Robert Bailey
Fall is basically here, and I personally think it’s the best time of year to read a thriller.
Robert Bailey, a Huntsville native and local civil defense attorney, is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of several legal thriller novels. His works are often described as clever, gripping and wildly entertaining.
Some of his titles include:
- ‘The Boomerang’
- ‘Jason Rich’ series
- ‘The Professor’
Judd Vowell
Speaking of fall, how about a paranormal thriller to make the vibes even spookier? 👻
Judd Vowell, a Huntsville resident, doubles as an author and a musician. Thrillers seem to be his specialty, and he even has a new book called ‘Salvation, Mississippi’ coming out soon.
Some of his titles include:
- ‘Powder House’
- ‘Overthrown’ trilogy
Kelly Kazek
Kelly Kazek is an award-winning former journalist and author of 25 books. Her titles range from children’s books to humorous handbooks to Alabama historical accounts. Kazek was born in Georgia, but she resides here in Huntsville.
Some of her titles include:
- ‘Y is for Y’all: A Book of Southern ABCs’
- ‘100 Southern Ways to Say I Love You’
- ‘A History of Alabama’s Deadliest Tornadoes’
Georgina Cross
Georgina Cross is another Huntsville resident who loves a good thriller. She has published several works, all of which are full of suspense and thrills.
Some of her titles include:
- ‘The Stepdaughter’
- ‘Nanny Needed’
- ‘One Night’
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