{"product_id":"straight-river-9798987637623","title":"Straight River","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning author Chris Norbury's novel, \u003cem\u003e STRAIGHT RIVER\u003c\/em\u003e, is a fast-paced, tension-building story that pits one man against a powerful, violent conspiracy led by a ruthless real estate tycoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo mysterious deaths compel Matt Lanier, a professional musician by trade, into a search for the killer. With no superhero skills other than his brilliant musical mind and razor-sharp hearing, Lanier uncovers a land-grab conspiracy that could mean financial ruin or death for thousands of farmers . . . and for himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite overwhelming odds, Lanier's integrity and loyalty compel him to battle the conspirators even after his life is ruined and some of his allies pay the ultimate price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of unique characters who defy all odds and stand up against powerful, ruthless foes, then you'll love this story of a musician\/hero who marches to the beat of a different drummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy \u003cem\u003eSTRAIGHT RIVER\u003c\/em\u003e-the first book in the Matt Lanier mystery-thriller series-and start your music-laced thrill ride today\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Kindle Book Review (KBR) Awards Semifinalist, Mystery\/Thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Chanticleer Book Review CLUE Awards Finalist, Suspense \u0026amp; Thriller Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) Semifinalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorbury, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Chris Norbury is the UN-gainfully employed, NON-bestselling author of four novels. Each book has earned various book awards most people have never heard about and won't remember, anyway. Chris's Matt Lanier thriller series stars a musician hero who stumbles upon a violent, powerful conspiracy that ruins his life and nearly kills him because he's too brilliantly stubborn to let the bad guys win.His newest book-Little Mountain, Big Trouble-is a middle-grade adventure novel inspired by his experiences as a volunteer Big Brother for twenty years. Chris belongs to the Twin Cities and national chapters of Sisters in Crime and the Alliance of Independent Authors. He lives in Owatonna, Minnesota with his wife, Sandra. For bizarre reasons even he can't understand, he's not only a lifelong golf addict but also loves to take solo canoe trips in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. After publishing his first book in 2016, Chris decided to donate a portion of all his book sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters.","brand":"CSN Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51812569121042,"sku":"9798987637623","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0d3caf4e-5242-4223-acf9-35d3be39f83b.jpg?v=1766490121","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/straight-river-9798987637623","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}