The Friends of the Statesboro-Bulloch Library (FOL) are excited to invite the community to a special "Meet the Author" event featuring Claxton native and retired GBI agent John B. Edwards. The event will celebrate the release of Edwards' third novel, "Winds Through the Pines", and will include a book signing.
It is scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Sorrier Community Room at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, located at 124 S. Main Street in Statesboro, GA.
John B. Edwards has written three novels that take readers on fictional journeys through the Georgia coast and wiregrass region, blending crime, mystery, romance, culture, and faith. His stories are rich in intrigue and suspense, brought to life through vivid characters and settings.
Winds through the Pines
In "Winds Through the Pines", the quiet town of Long County, Georgia, is under the grip of the corrupt Judge Lawton Wells. As the community grapples with differing beliefs about how the town should be governed, the Colombian cartel seizes the opportunity to infiltrate the area. With the completion of a new interstate, drug smuggling becomes rampant, further corrupting the town under the watchful eyes of Wells and his ally, Wallace Fairchild.
However, the arrival of Granny Gator, a mysterious soothsayer and healer, unveils hidden connections among the town's residents. As power struggles and strained relationships intensify, a new sheriff steps up to challenge the deep-rooted corruption in Long County. Will he succeed in restoring justice?
John B. Edwards
John B. Edwards retired as the Special Agent in Charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Statesboro field office. During his distinguished career, he served as co-chair of crisis management for the GBI in collaboration with the FBI and Secret Service during the 2004 G-8 Summit at Sea Island, Georgia. Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Charleston. He is also an adjunct professor at the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College graduate school at Columbus State University.
Edwards is an accomplished author with five books and numerous national and international publications to his name. He has received national recognition, including awards from the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Join the FOL and the community in welcoming John B. Edwards and celebrating the launch of "Winds Through the Pines".
