West Tennessee native writes mystery books

A. Scott Pearson

Scott Pearson is a Haywood County native and a Nashville surgeon. He's also a mystery writer.

His first book, Rupture, was released in 2009. The second in the series of medical mysteries, Public Anatomy, was released earlier this year. Pearson uses his knowledge of medicine and the Mid-South area to weave a compelling plot that takes place in and around areas that we are all familiar.

Rupture's main character, Eli Branch, is a successful surgeon and scientist, who finds himself searching for answers when a patient dies under suspicious circumstances. What he finds leads the reader on an adventure through the streets of  Memphis where he encounters danger and the "dark side of medicine."

In Public Anatomy, Eli Branch is found investigating the murder of a colleague and discovers even more lives are in danger. Once again, this book holds your interest until the very end.

Both books are an easy read .... and you won't want to put them down once you start. They are both available in our gift shop -  Rupture $10, paperback; Public Anatomy $20, hardback

Learn more about A. Scott Pearson and his books at http://www.ascottpearson.com/index.htm.

Hopson to sign new book at Delta Heritage Center

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, in Brownsville, Tenn., will host authors and book signing for I Do…Every Day, Words of Wisdom for Newlyweds and Not so Newlyweds, Saturday May 14, from 2 - 4 p.m.

I Do…Every Day, Words of Wisdom for Newlyweds and Not so Newlyweds, is the newest book of devotions from Haywood County native Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson. This time she has teamed up with her husband, Roger, and they’re on a mission to help newlyweds and couples revitalize marriage as the treasure God intended.

In the 31 reflections released May 1 from Abingdon Press, the Hopsons offer straight talk, ask tough questions that may cause a little blushing (don’t worry, nothing X-rated), and tell stories that will touch readers where they live, inspiring them to be equal partners, friends and lovers. It is for anyone who has ever said “I do,” “I will,” or “I messed up” and even those who are getting ready to walk down the aisle.

This is Hopson’s fifth book and it joins her popular titles, Wiggle Tales, a collection of her columns from the Brownsville States Graphic, an account of media coverage of voter registration in Haywood County, Times of Challenge and Controversy, and her two books of devotions for women, Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days and Mondays, and Too Many Irons in the Fire and They’re All Smoking!

Hopson is the daughter of Mrs. Alvis M. Bond of Stanton and the late John A. Bond Jr., Emma and Carey Bowles. She is assistant general secretary for the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s Black College Fund. This is her first writing venture with her husband, a United Methodist minister who serves as executive assistant to the Nashville Area bishop. They live in Lebanon, Tenn.

Authors Cynthia Bond Hopson & Roger Hopson