John Slayton

John Slayton is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing at Florida International University.

His debut novel: Running to Graceland, won the 2019 Indepdendent Pulishers Gold Medal in Popular Fiction. He teaches creative writing at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, and his short stories, poems, and flash fiction have appeared in numerous magazines.

Mr. Slayton resides in Tampa, Florida, with his beautiful wife Sandra.

 

Books by John Slayton

Book Reviews by John Slayton

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If You Can Hear This is a light-hearted YA mystery that draws its strength from its quirky cast of characters and distinct setting.

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The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years is a wonderful love story, an engaging mystery expertly written and told, about loss and love . . .”

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“While the premise of this story is engaging the overall execution is wanting.”

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Sean Michaels was the winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his debut novel Us Conductors.

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Shy is worthy fourth novel by a master craftsman and artist.”

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“The significance of the dreams and the meaningful role they play in the plot is well done as is the blending of Cree mythology. . . . .

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Sugaring Off is a story about trust and absolution, and Gillian French has created a narrative that is engaging, well-told, and well worth investing in to experience this rich wor

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The Innocent One is Lisa Ballantyne’s latest novel, a psychological thriller that features Daniel Hunter as a criminal attorney who assumes the defense of an accused murderer with a darkne

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Hawk Mountain, the debut novel by Connor Habib, is a story of deception and manipulation involving people who exist in isolation and struggle to control repressed desires that often find e

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“Richard Thomas, the award-winning author of three novels, three short story collections, and over 150 stories in print, does not disappoint with his latest collection of short stories . .

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“the suspenseful action and Hausman’s engaging prose make Sleepless worth the effort.”

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How to Kill Your Best Friend by Lexie Elliott is an engaging read and will keep readers guessing and racing to turn the page at every twist—a thrilling and suspenseful journey wel