{"product_id":"powers-of-persuasion-9781959624011","title":"Powers of Persuasion","description":"\u003cp\u003eTalismanic characters are believed to influence others, attract attention, and offer divine protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a true story, Powers of Persuasion follows four such figures, each one a living talisman rooted in the mystic soil of South Carolina's Low Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA doctor who treats without a license and taps into something deeper than medicine. A charismatic prosecutor whose empire rests on \"power, prestige, and privilege.\" An unorthodox sheriff who rarely carries a gun but wields influence like a weapon. And a visionary school leader who transforms a crumbling schoolhouse into a sanctuary for learning and hope. Their stories intertwine in a world shaped by hoodoo, hidden power, and the enduring battle between justice and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a world where belief is power, and where magic is as real as the law. Watch out for dem Boo Hags and don't let Doctor Buzzard put a spell on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWojcik, Michael Wayne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Powers of Persuasion is Michael's debut novel. The author loves to write about stories inspired by, or based on, real people and events. He provides readers with historical legends that are likely unknown to them. Recently, when asked why he considers himself a good writer, he responded: \"I'm a passionate storyteller, and I believe my life experiences, combined with my passion for unusual characters, have enabled me to write in the most honest and engaging way possible.\"","brand":"Booklocker.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057932103954,"sku":"9781959624011","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ae6796f3-44cb-4ec3-9599-519c37990756.jpg?v=1772017098","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/powers-of-persuasion-9781959624011","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}