“Memphis Moon” by Matthew M. Watkins has been published worldwide. This 267-page novel revolves around the true lives of Virginia “Ginnie” Moon and her sister Charlotte “Lottie” Moon, two sisters from Ohio who move to Memphis after the death of their father and suddenly find themselves in the chaos of the Civil War. The gripping, unpredictable story shows how Ginnie is forced to spy for the Confederacy, goes against her family, and is forced to navigate a world of deception and trickery to survive.
Throughout the story, Ginnie’s love for Caleb Dawkins (and his love for her) keeps the couple fighting against the forces that would tear them apart, from traversing bloody battlefields to making uncomfortable compromises in an effort to get closer to one another. This thread of passionate love ties the novel’s events together with a sense of longing and urgency.
In addition to Ginnie’s role as a reluctant spy and the whirlwind romance between Ginnie and Caleb, the novel also tells the nefarious backstory of the famous assassin John Wilkes Booth and links his infamous deeds to an ongoing conspiracy within the Confederacy.
The story is full of action and unexpected twists, but still historically accurate, giving a new perspective to the accounts of the Moon sisters, the personality of Booth, and the deceptions and intrigues that took place during this turbulent time in American history. Watkins combines the true story of Ginnie Moon with related accounts of Civil War espionage to create an imaginative, gripping narrative that keeps readers guessing and rooting for the novel’s unlikely heroes.
With multiple parallel storylines and a fast-paced, descriptive writing style, the author weaves a story full of action and intrigue, driven by great historical moments and everlasting love. This book is a unique and fascinating story from start to finish that is sure to surprise and entertain you.
Memphis Moon (ISBN: 9781963844825) is available for purchase worldwide from retailers such as Barnes and Noble and Amazon. The paperback edition is priced at $17.99 and the e-book is priced at $5.99. Review copies and interviews are available upon request.
From the back:
Memphis Moon is a fast-paced fictional thriller set during the Civil War. Virginia and Lottie Moon, best known for their clandestine activities in support of the Confederacy, romp through this epic tale that pits North against South and sister against sister. What has been written about this spy sister duo is turned on its head along with the reported historical facts. Virginia (Ginnie) Bethel Moon didn’t want her to be a spy… the role was thrust upon her. Raised in Oxford, Ohio by a prominent doctor, her family had strong ties to the South. When Ginnie moved to Memphis shortly after her father’s death, she found herself in a world of deceit and manipulation that shaped her life for years to come. In the midst of this conflict is Caleb Dawkins, a young miller from Danville, Virginia, with whom she is hopelessly in love. As Ginnie and Caleb try to find their way back to each other, fate and war seem to be tearing them apart.
About the author:
Matthew M. Watkins served in the US Navy for 6 years and has spent the last 30 years of his life as an executive with a global plastics company. He recently retired as an Executive Vice-President after graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently enjoying his retirement with his beautiful wife Melanie in Memphis and Colorado. He has 6 children, 4 dogs and a great sense of humor.
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