{"title":"Steven Mayfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Steven Mayfield collection, where intricate narratives and vivid characters come to life in the world of Crime \u0026amp; Thriller. Steven Mayfield is a captivating author known for his ability to weave suspenseful plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His insightful storytelling delves deep into the human psyche, offering a unique blend of mystery, drama, and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his most acclaimed works, you will find \u003cem\u003eDelphic Oracle U.S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Penny Mansions\u003c\/em\u003e. These novels not only explore the darker aspects of human nature but also feature engaging tales filled with unexpected twists and turns. Intrigue and enigmatic dialogues set the tone as Mayfield's characters navigate through complex and often perilous situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a fan of heart-pounding mysteries or enjoy rich, character-driven narratives, the books of Steven Mayfield present a thrilling reading experience. Lose yourself in his expertly crafted stories, where every chapter builds upon the last, leading to exhilarating conclusions that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"delphic-oracle-usa-by-steven-mayfield-9781646032921","title":"Delphic Oracle U.S.A.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 1925 when a love affair between enchantress Maggie Westinghouse and con man July Pennybaker upends the small town of Miagrammesto Station, tumbles it about, and sets it back down as Delphic Oracle, Nebraska. Will their love fulfil its destiny?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrator of this wry, entertaining novel, Father Peter Goodfellow, weaves back and forth in time to answer that question. Along the way, he introduces the Goodfellows, the Penrods, and the Thorntons—families whose members include a perpetual runaway, a man with religion but no faith, a man with faith but no religion, a boy known as Samson the Methodist, a know-it-all librarian who seems to actually know everything, a quartet of confused midsummer lovers, and a skeleton unearthed in a vacant lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunny, poignant, and occasionally tragic, their histories are part of how a place at the confluence of the Platte, Loup, and Missouri River Valleys became home to the long-lost Oracle of Delphi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072498155756,"sku":"9781646032921","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1147753482774.jpg?v=1765113031"},{"product_id":"the-penny-mansions-by-steven-mayfield-9781646034000","title":"The Penny Mansions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Spanish flu pandemic on the rise, a former gold rush town—once the largest city in the Pacific Northwest—is threatened with extinction via eminent domain should their population fall below 125 citizens. To save their homes, former madam Maude Dollarhyde, her mixed-race granddaughter, Bountiful, and their fellow council members agree to sell four abandoned mansions for a penny apiece if the buyers will stay in town long enough to be counted in the 1920 census.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, an eclectic cast of newcomers arrives, including a New York actor and his questionably familial family; a lawyer with an agoraphobic wife, mute son, and austere nanny; six excommunicated Mormons; and the great-nephew of the town's hated former boss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs real estate developer and politician Gerald Dredd plots to foil the council's plan, the new families move in and knock over the first domino in a row that includes three romances, twelve sticks of dynamite, an unintentionally hilarious community theatre production, an investigation by a Chicago insurance detective, and last of all, murder!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the intricate tapestry of small-town life in \u003cem\u003eThe Penny Mansions\u003c\/em\u003e by Steven Mayfield, where every arrival can tip the balance between survival and extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072769573100,"sku":"9781646034000","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1158543482774.jpg?v=1765131237"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/steven-mayfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}