BARRIE, Ontario - iSportsWire -- Barrie-based publisher Wintertickle Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Scorpion Grass, the gripping new novel by acclaimed author Heather Thomas, arriving everywhere on October 31. Masterfully blending atmospheric tension with deep psychological intrigue, Thomas delivers a hauntingly unforgettable speculative fiction tale set against the vivid backdrop of New Brunswick.

Scorpion Grass takes readers into an idyllic matriarchal society established after the disappearance of men. When a sudden domestic murder shatters this peaceful facade, elite psychologist Jorie Holmes is tasked with uncovering the dark truths behind the crime. Thomas's sharp prose and rich character development cement her status as a must-read voice in contemporary fiction.

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The novel is already gathering high praise from top Canadian and independent literary review platforms:

• "Both a story of perseverance and an uneasy search for self, the novel is a provocative exploration of identity that strikes startlingly close to home." — CanReads
• "A cerebral page-turner with an unsettling emotional undercurrent… A bold, original achievement." — The Prairies Book Review

Upcoming Author Events
Readers will have multiple opportunities to meet Heather Thomas and get their copies signed this November:

• In-Store Book Signing: Sunday, November 8 at the Indigo Barrie location.
• Author Presentation: Mid-November at the Roundtable by the Sea in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick.

Availability

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Scorpion Grass officially launches on October 31 and will be widely accessible to readers.

• Online Retailers: Available for purchase online at major retailers including Amazon and Indigo.
• Local Bookstores: Can be ordered and brought into independent bookstores everywhere upon request.

About the Author
Heather Thomas is an author known for her compelling storytelling and ability to explore the darker corners of human nature. Scorpion Grass is the first entry in The Shift series.

About Wintertickle Press
Based in Barrie, Ontario, Wintertickle Press is an independent publisher dedicated to bringing powerful, distinctive voices and captivating stories to readers worldwide.