Acclaimed Knoxville author and columnist David Hunter will speak at the
Thursday, Sept. 4 meeting of the Knoxville Writers’ Guild about his new
novel, “Tempest at the Sunsphere” (Tellico Books).
The event will be open to the public at the handicapped-accessible Laurel
Theatre, 1538 Laurel Ave. in Fort Sanders. Admission is free and
refreshments are provided, although a $1 donation is suggested.
Hunter, a decorated former police officer and award-winning author of 15
books, set the murder in this crime novel at Knoxville’s World’s Fair
Park. After the body of an ex-cop is found at the foot of the Sun¬sphere,
Shy Tempest, Knox County Chief of Detectives, helps to probe the brutal
murder because the victim is his long¬time friend. The ensuing
investigation turns up a gamut of colorful local characters.
Hunter’s addictive writing style has earned him a solid following. Critics
call style "lyrical and poetic, yet tough and gritty" and credit him for
inventing a new genre: the short-short creative nonfiction cop
confessional. He has the added distinction of being the 2008 winner of the
Career Achievement Award from the Knoxville Writers' Guild.
In addition to his books, Hunter’s work of the past 30 years includes
numerous magazine and newspaper articles and a weekly opinion column that
appears in the Knoxville News-Sentinel each Monday. He has written more
than 1,000 newspaper columns.
A product himself of the background from which most of his characters
spring -- precariously near both sides of the law -- Hunter writes stories
in which people seek redemption in an imperfect world. His books in the
"cop confession" genre include "The Moon is Always Full," "Black Friday
Coming Down," "There Was Blood on the Snow," "The Night is Mine," "The
Archangel Caper," and, "Things to Do in Knoxville When You're Dead."
His memoir, "Trailer Trash from Tennessee," presents a portrait of
difficulty growing up that included laughter and warmth as well as
economic and medical hardship. His humor and unflinching handling of
life’s realities allow readers of all backgrounds to identify with him.
“Tempest at the Sunsphere” will be available for purchase at Sept. 4
meeting. You can also buy it at Carpe Librum, Book Warehouse on Merchants
Road, and Christian Book Warehouse in Sevierville. Cost is $16. Hunter, a
contributing editor for New Millennium Writings, lives in Powell with his
wife Cheryl, a German Shepherd named Angel, two Cockatiels and three
parakeets. You may reach him at [log in to unmask]
For more information, contact:
Kelly Norrell
KWG Publicity Chair
806-0132
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