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Western Story Wins International Book Award

Nevada silver rush thriller was 100 years in the making. A man and a woman, each searching for missing family members, clash amid a Nevada silver rush scheme that leaves both unsure who to trust—and scrambling to stay alive.

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Western Story Wins International Book Award

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  1. Western Story Wins International BookAward Nevada silver rush thriller was 100 years in the making. A man and a woman, each searching for missing family members, clash amid a Nevada silver rush scheme that leaves both unsure who to trust—and scrambling to stayalive. Midvale, Utah, October 21, 2016 – What if you came home after a journey and your family was no longer there? What if someone else was living in your house, running what you used to manage — and trying to kill you? So begins the thriller “To Swallow the Earth,” which won this year’s International Book Award for westernnovel. “It’s really my grandfather’s story,” says co-author Karl Beckstrand. “My grandfather grew up exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains on horseback a hundred years ago. He used that setting for his mystery-- set in the Nevada silver rush,” Beckstrandsaid. After his grandfather passed away in 1992, Beckstrand inherited the manuscript. “My challenge was to tighten his story and develop the characters while preserving the action, suspense and earthy vernacular.” Beckstrand, who grew up in San Jose, California, has won other literary awards, but this one is special. “It kind of validates my grandfather’s vision — gives him a nod — even beyond the grave.” The thriller also was named a finalist for the Laramie Award and garnered Literary Classics’ seal ofapproval. “It’s getting great reviews online as well,” Beckstrand said. “The main character is an outcast, half- Mexican, raised by American Indians. But he’s fearless and loyal to his friends and family.” In addition to a tough, dark hero, there’s a gutsy heroine who is unintimidated in the worst kinds ofopposition. Beckstrand’s stories usually have characters of color and surprises at theend. Bestselling author Beckstrand heads Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, which produces multicultural books for educators, libraries, and families. His fifteenth book may be found at PremioBooks.comand via major booksellers and distributors. The e-book will be temporarily free on Kindle and other platforms through Nov. 25.tinyurl.com/js6g6tj. Beckstrand will present on publishing Tues., Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Weber County Library 2039 W. 4000 South, Roy, Utah and Sat., Nov. 5 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Viridian Center 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, Utah. Book trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CzbQKuLVr8 Contact: HysenSisco Premio Publishing & Gozo Books 648 W. WasatchSt.

  2. Midvale, UT 84047,USA 801-953-3793 Karl@PremioBooks.com http://PremioBooks.com

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