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"Books that refuse to be ordinary"
Novels and stories that inspire and captivate.
About Nanette L. Avery
Distinctive Literary Voice
Nanette L. Avery is a novelist and short story writer whose work drifts between history and imagination, realism and reverie. Based near Nashville, Tennessee, she writes stories that uncover the quiet beauty and strange edges of human experience. Her fiction spans from historical landscapes to speculative worlds, always anchored by a deep sense of place, rich characterization, and thoughtful observation.
Each book invites readers into a world both familiar and unexpected — where memory, myth, and meaning intertwine.
Discover Your Next Read
Changing Hands
What Killed Mr. Knoll
What Killed Mr. Knoll
Changing Hands is beautifully written, unusual, and undoubtedly captivating.
Readers Favorite 5 star Review
What Killed Mr. Knoll
What Killed Mr. Knoll
What Killed Mr. Knoll
“A tense and compelling short novel.”
Kirkus Reviews
The Colony
What Killed Mr. Knoll
The Colony
With more than a passing nod to Psycho and Norman Bates, I found The Colony to be a fascinating and at times mesmerizing read..."
5 stars Readers Favorite
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Orphan in America
The Colony
"An artful and offbeat speculative work"
Kirkus Reviews
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Orphan in America
Orphan in America
"...a brilliantly written sleuth murder mystery with a unique twist. " - Susan Sewell -
5 star review
Orphan in America
Orphan in America
Orphan in America
"... an immersive read... well recommended."
Historical Novel Society
More Fiction to Discover
Out of the Rabbit Hutch
"Impressive attention is given to period details, and the book's dense subplots impart perceptive views of different social worlds and nineteenth-century cruelties... Out of the Rabbit Hutch is a postwar historical novel that features haunting depictions of lives altered by violence." - Karen Rigby, Foreword-Clarion Reviews
A Curious Host
"One of those all-too-rare novels that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon the shelf ..." - Midwest Book Review
The Fortune Teller and Other Short Works
"Avery paints an impressive picture of the natural world with atmospheric descriptions… A macabre collection of short stories that meanders into sci-fi territory…"-Kirkus Reviews
Sixty Jars in a Pioneer Town
"A satisfying and unexpectedly soulful pioneer tale." - Kirkus Reviews
Books that Spark Young Minds (and old)
My Mother's Tattoo and Other Stories for Kids
“… the best read-aloud stories are those where the child can supply the pictures through imagination. This little collection of stories is perfect for that…” Literature for Kids
Once Upon a Time Words
An amazing treasure trove for word lovers! It makes discovering retired, obscure, and rarely seen words effortless and fun
First Aid for Readers
It has been an informative, helpful, and eye-opening experience to improve reading skills in various formats." -Product review The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
Sun Safely Alphabet Book
“Fun, friendly and full of purpose — this A‑to‑Z book makes learning the alphabet and practicing sun safety an absolute delight. A brilliant pick for little readers with big ideas.”
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