In the secluded mountains of Jacksonville County, Virginia, a covered bridge stretches across the Bellamont River. No one has crossed the bridge in twenty years. Some people believe that gigantic werewolves with retractable claws and razor-sharp fangs live on the other side. Would you have the courage to cross the bridge? On a warm August night, three teenagers, Jared Baker, Harold Prioleau, and Chase Avignone make a trip to the covered bridge. But only Harold and Chase return home. What happened to Jared? Chase Avignone is a high school football star with a secret. He's bigger, faster, and stronger than everyone else on the field. Why? Is he taking steroids? Human growth hormone? Or is there some other reason why he's such a beast on the gridiron? When Jacksonville police detectives Logan Michaels and Cai Nguyen delve into Jared's disappearance, their investigation leads them to Chase Avignone and his shocking secret. Are the werewolves of Jacksonville County real or are they just an urban legend? You'll have to cross the bridge to find the truth. Joel Eden lives in Chantilly, Virginia with his wife, Kaye, two sons, Andrew and Michael, and his golden retriever, Louise. Joel loves Virginia Tech football (Go Hokies!) and coaching youth sports. He is also the author of Lazarus Kaine, the story of a man who loses control of his fears. And he's afraid of werewolves.
Joel Eden lives in Chantilly, Virginia with his wife and two sons. Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, Joel Eden spent his early years as a television, radio, and stage performer. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1984 with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and received a Master's degree in Information Management from Marymount University in 1995. After spending what seemed like a lifetime buried in corporate America as a middle manager, Joel started writing full time in 2003.
An award-winning novelist, Joel has appeared on FOX & Friends on the FOX News Channel and has appeared on many nationally syndicated radio shows. He is the author of Lazarus Kaine, the terrifying story of a man who loses control of his fears and Gevaudan, a gripping novel about the werewolves of Jacksonville County. He has also written two best-selling short stories: The Seduction of India Monet, which explores the dire consequences of infidelity, and Next Girl, a story about how the girl of your dreams can become a nightmare.
Joel loves watching Virginia Tech football, coaching youth sports, spending time with his family, and spoiling his golden retriever, Louise. You can send Joel an email at joel@joeleden.com. For more information about Joel, go to www.joeleden.com.
