Photo of the infamous Lotsa Luck wheel by Jay Kenton Manning
INDIE BRAG HONOREE, READER'S FAVORITE, and INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
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1978: Fourteen-year-old Billy Baker is the first into the pond that early summer day. Ten minutes later, his lifeless body is pulled from the chilly water, his lips like two slivers of blue ice.
Billy Baker dies...but only for a little while. Thirty-nine days later, he emerges from a coma.
But he is not alone.
1994: Billy (AKA William) is turning thirty. He forgets some letters in the alphabet. He can't set a table properly. He still believes it's the disco era. And he can't remember that day at the pond.
But the young boy William used to be has never left his side.
A brain-damaged hero. An unrequited love. A lottery windfall. A jealous brother. A terrifying memory hidden just below the surface…
For fans of Forrest Gump and The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
"A deftly written, original, and inherently fascinating novel that features elements of 'magical realism' showcases author Leslie Tall Manning's impressive and narrative driven storytelling talents. A fully entertaining and thought-provoking read."
~Midwest Book Reviews
"[Knock on Wood] combines elements of melodrama, comedy, suspense, crime, and the supernatural...a positive combination!"
~Josh Dasal, award-winning producer
"Award-winning Manning matches a baffling mystery with an inventive premise, and her flawless prose ensures the reader stays invested throughout. Lovers of literary fiction won’t want to miss this intense and disquieting read."
~Prairies Book Reviews
"An emotionally stirring read. William's long-cherished dreams of a normal life, so easily shattered by a cruel fate, remind us of life's unpredictability. I would recommend this book to readers who appreciate dramatic contemporary fiction."
~Readers' Favorite Reviews
"Originally written twenty years ago as a stage play, KNOCK ON WOOD translates flawlessly to the written word. In fact, it translates so well that it is my favorite of Leslie Tall Manning’s works."
~ Padgett Gerler, author of Invisible Girl
Available Now: Paperback, Kindle, iBooks, Nook
1978: Fourteen-year-old Billy Baker is the first into the pond that early summer day. Ten minutes later, his lifeless body is pulled from the chilly water, his lips like two slivers of blue ice.
Billy Baker dies...but only for a little while. Thirty-nine days later, he emerges from a coma.
But he is not alone.
1994: Billy (AKA William) is turning thirty. He forgets some letters in the alphabet. He can't set a table properly. He still believes it's the disco era. And he can't remember that day at the pond.
But the young boy William used to be has never left his side.
A brain-damaged hero. An unrequited love. A lottery windfall. A jealous brother. A terrifying memory hidden just below the surface…
For fans of Forrest Gump and The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
"A deftly written, original, and inherently fascinating novel that features elements of 'magical realism' showcases author Leslie Tall Manning's impressive and narrative driven storytelling talents. A fully entertaining and thought-provoking read."
~Midwest Book Reviews
"[Knock on Wood] combines elements of melodrama, comedy, suspense, crime, and the supernatural...a positive combination!"
~Josh Dasal, award-winning producer
"Award-winning Manning matches a baffling mystery with an inventive premise, and her flawless prose ensures the reader stays invested throughout. Lovers of literary fiction won’t want to miss this intense and disquieting read."
~Prairies Book Reviews
"An emotionally stirring read. William's long-cherished dreams of a normal life, so easily shattered by a cruel fate, remind us of life's unpredictability. I would recommend this book to readers who appreciate dramatic contemporary fiction."
~Readers' Favorite Reviews
"Originally written twenty years ago as a stage play, KNOCK ON WOOD translates flawlessly to the written word. In fact, it translates so well that it is my favorite of Leslie Tall Manning’s works."
~ Padgett Gerler, author of Invisible Girl