The Canaries

Paul August

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting novel, so well written! December 30, 2023

I was so impressed with Paul August’s novel. As an avid reader it is so nice to read a book that you can’t put down. The book was so well written, exciting, captivating with great plot twists and a surprise ending. I enjoyed it so much that I have recommended it to all of my friends. Susan Drew

“The Canaries is one of those rare novels with something for everyone. Mystery, suspense, action and fantasy all intertwine to create a riveting story. The story is well written and the characters are richly developed. Readers also are not going to have difficulty placing themselves in the caves. The Canaries by Paul August is a book worth picking up and getting lost in!” — Entrada Publishing

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and suspense filled! March 1, 2024

The characters and plot line were both complex and compelling in this impressive debut novel. As this imaginative and suspenseful story line progressed, I was truly drawn in, and could not put it down. So many unexpected twists and turns! I was left wanting more, and hope this talented author continues to bring us along on Kim Moreno’s journey.

“A fun action adventure that will keep you page-turning! Paul August's debut novel will bring you on an action-packed adventure. If you like Indiana Jones you'll love The Canaries. Beautifully written characters cross paths and are woven together in a mysterious storyline. You'll find yourself rooting for Kim Moreno, as she struggles with grief, then learns to love again in an unexpected newfound family. She bravely risks her own life fiercely defending their lives and home. Not a dull moment here...the Canaries is a fun ride, full of plot twists and curious adventures!” Kathleen V. -

Kim Moreno, a clinical lab technician with a leading Biopharma firm is at the top of her game. While helping her mother move into a new home in New Hampshire, she hears cries for help coming from a nearby river. Kim dives into the freezing waters of The Souhegan to try and save a young girl named Julie. She lives in a secret cave community with a group of teenagers that are fighting off their illnesses and a deadly mining operation.

Kim allies with Nick, a handsome cowboy whose life is troubled. Together they enter a cave world filled with wonder, romance, and death unless the miners can be stopped. An epic battle wages, the ground is shaking and the clock is ticking. Tic, tic, tic

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