To Be Read: Wayne Wharton

Wayne Wharton, a writer who now resides in Richmond, Virginia, grew up in the coal mining region of the Appalachian mountain range. From a tiny four-room shack with no indoor plumbing, he escaped the throes of poverty and went on to graduate from college and become a successful novelist. Wayne will be in conversation with Ted Zaleski of the Two Sides to the Story podcast. 

His first book, The Thrushkeepers, is a rare look into the hidden secrets of characters who walked and negotiated the paths of poverty. Self-written, self-edited, and self-published gives testimony to what one can accomplish, no matter the obstacles and hardships faced. An enjoyable mystery with a cadre of interesting characters will not disappoint. His latest book, Justice Looks Away, is a mystery set in coastal New England where a murderer plays a deadly game of chess with newly elected town sheriff, Sam Taylor. 

Books will be available for purchase and signing.