Fallen Deer Honored in the American Fiction Awards
I’m so pleased to announce that Fallen Deer (A Cadence Mystery, Book 6) was named a finalist in the 2025 American Fiction Awards. It was up against some stiff competition!
This is the book’s second award, and the 9th award for A Cadence Mystery! If you haven’t read the six books of this multicultural mystery series, you can order all six books on Amazon. The books are available in paperback, Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and audiobook. You can also order them on Audible.
The series is set in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Interracially married Marian and Lester Greene and their friend, Enoch Shenandoah, discover their destinies were predetermined long before they were drawn to Cadence, New York, a small town with a big secret. As they uncover the tragic, racially-charged history of the place and face external and internal threats as well as their own ghosts and imperfections, this trio realizes the hope of Cadence’s redemptive future and their own safety rest in the fulfillment a 100-year-old covenant.
Here are just a few quotes from reviews:
“Fallen Deer is a gripping, emotionally rich, and culturally aware mystery that exemplifies character-driven storytelling at its finest.” Reader Review
“Hagan’s storytelling is masterful, with a captivating plot filled with suspense and tinged with horror.” Literary Titan
“Hagan’s ability to balance a deeply personal story of survival with a pulse-pounding mystery is exceptional.” Reader Review
“The writing is a mix of sharp, punchy dialogue and beautifully immersive descriptions. It’s moments that showcase Hagan’s ability to build suspense without sacrificing the intimate, small-town feel that makes Cadence so special.” Literary Titan
“Hagan’s characters are realistic and vivid. The cast is lively and multigenerational. And Cadence, the town, is another character of sorts, the secretive kind who, when she finally does give up a secret, keeps a dozen more.” BookLife Prize
And guess what? I’m working on book 7! Stay tuned!
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