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What happens when the past refuses to stay buried? In her latest novel, Blue Moon Bench (Second Edition), author D.L. Blanchard invites readers into a world where breathtaking desert landscapes, Hopi traditions, and haunting secrets collide.
At the heart of the story is Jessica Dawson, a young illustrator who falls in love with Alex, a widowed anthropologist. What begins as a whirlwind romance quickly becomes a battle against shadows—both real and imagined. Living in the shadow of Alex’s late wife Rachel, Jessica finds herself struggling with jealousy, doubt, and fear. When whispers suggest Rachel’s death at the Grand Canyon was no accident, Jessica is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that the man she loves may not be who he seems.
Blanchard’s novel blends the timeless beauty of the Southwest with the pulse of psychological suspense. From the sacred Hopi Kachina dances to the silent depths of the Grand Canyon, every setting becomes more than scenery—it becomes part of the mystery itself. Themes of love, loss, betrayal, and resilience make Blue Moon Bench both thrilling and deeply human.
“I wanted to create a story that shows how fragile trust can be when secrets linger,” says Blanchard. “The desert holds beauty and silence, but it also holds echoes of the past. My characters are forced to decide whether they will be consumed by those echoes or find the strength to move forward.”
THIS SECOND EDITION IS THE FIRST VOLUME IN THE NEW BLUE MOON BENCH SERIES, SET IN THE BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN ARIZONA HIGH DESERT, RICH WITH PONDEROSA PINE, GENUINE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, AND AN ADVENTUROUS WOMAN WHO WON’T GIVE UP! WATCH THIS SITE FOR VOLUME TWO IN THE SERIES “THE MAGIC SHAMAN” (free preview comes with Blue Moon Bench).
“Like Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller Rebecca and Dial M for Murder, Blue Moon Bench is a suspenseful story that leaves you breathless and wanting to read more.” says author D L Blanchard
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