
Opie Percival Read
Opie Percival Read was an American journalist and humorist. His bibliography lists 60 published books.

Judge Elbridge
In old Chicago, a retired judge's hidden past threatens to destroy his family as secrets of stolen money and moral corruption surface.
By Opie Percival Read

Old Ebenezer
A schoolteacher's quest for a new life takes a turn when he gets tangled in a series of absurd events, including an unexpected marriage.
By Opie Percival Read

An Arkansas Planter
A Southern family faces turmoil as a daughter challenges her father's authority to pursue a forbidden love in a society grappling with the shadows of its past.
By Opie Percival Read

The Starbucks
Amidst Southern charm and family bonds, a man with a complicated past faces new challenges when outsiders arrive, stirring up old rivalries and sparking unexpected romances.
By Opie Percival Read

My Young Master: A Novel
On a Kentucky plantation before the Civil War, a slave recounts his complicated relationship with his young white master, revealing a world of innocence and inequality.
By Opie Percival Read

Bolanyo
After a devastating performance and a life-altering explosion, a struggling actor navigates love, politics, and the cutthroat world of theater in the heart of the South.
By Opie Percival Read

The Jucklins: A Novel
In a world that mocks his every move, a young man from the South seeks to escape his reputation and redefine himself.
By Opie Percival Read

The Colossus: A Novel
An orphan turned reporter travels to a foreign land and uncovers long-lost family secrets.
By Opie Percival Read

Up Terrapin River
In an enchanting waterside community, a young person and an intriguing newcomer form an unexpected friendship that promises knowledge, growth, and a hopeful escape from a sorrowful past.
By Opie Percival Read

A Yankee from the West: A Novel
A disillusioned traveler seeks peace and purpose in rural Illinois, only to discover that fitting in requires more than just a change of scenery.
By Opie Percival Read