I’ve learned of a new soon-to-be-published novel set in Memphis. Author Jon Pendergrass has written Pepper Jack, described as “a thriller much in the style of James Patterson. Jackson Pritchard journeys towards redemption across Memphis and beyond, towards a new love and then with her, while people around him are being killed one by one.” The book is currently at the printer and Jon hopes for the book to be selling by Tax Day. As soon as I hear that it’s selling in local stores or online, I’ll post a link.
Jon will be in Memphis on May 8 for two book-signings. The first will be at 4 PM at the Midtown Blue Monkey. The Monkey is one of the settings in the novel.
The second signing will be at 7 PM at another setting in the book, Mollie Fontaine’s Lounge. Great place to chill out and have a drink.
You may wonder why I’m mentioning this book, since this is hardly “the literary blog” most days… well, it’s because Jon is my high school classmate. Funny to think that the guy who stood next to me on bleachers yelling “HALL HIGH WARRIORS” is now about to be a published novelist. Pretty cool.
Join the group “Pepper Jack–The Novel” on Facebook to make sure you receive updates about the book.