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Douglas Armstrong

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in Wichita, Kansas, The United States

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Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller

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Douglas Armstrong is the prize-winning author of four novels, including the new historical thriller, "Sun Dog Memory." Kirkus Reviews says, “This fast-paced narrative effectively mixes intense family drama with rapid-fire action.” Armstrong made his long fiction debut in 2010 with the novel, "Even Sunflowers Cast Shadows," also set in rural Kansas. The book was named best novel in 2010 by The Council for Wisconsin Writers. Armstrong’s other books form a trilogy that explores newspaper life in the 1960s. They include "Life on The Sun," "Color of The Sun," and (coming in 2024) "Eclipse of The Sun." His short fiction has appeared in Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery magazines as well as Boys’ Life. He is a member of the Mystery Writers ...more

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I am thrilled to report that my new novel, over a decade in the creation, is being positively reviewed by Kirkus Reviews: "This fast-paced narrative effectively mixes intense family drama with rapid-fire action." Couldn't have said it more concisely myself.
The book will be available soon for e-readers and for Kindle. It's available now in paperback. Hope you enjoy it.
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	Even Sunflowers Cast Shadows 3.94 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sun Dog Memory by Douglas Armstrong (Goodreads Author), Patrick Armstrong (Illustrator) 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life on The Sun it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Color of The Sun (Life on The Sun, #2) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family

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“Novel writing is mostly triage (this now, that later) and obstinacy. Trying something, and when that doesn't work, trying something else. Welcoming clutter Surrendering a good idea for a better one. Knowing you won't find the finish line for a year or two, or five...”
― Richard Russo, Elsewhere

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