Janis Anderson Yelton’s Crime Mystery Novel “Saving Molly Jane Hampton” Intrigues Readers in Every Page

Janis Anderson Yelton’s book “Saving Molly Jane Hampton” was last exhibited by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 London Book Fair. The book trade fair took place last April 18-20, 2023, at Olympia London, London, UK.

“Saving Molly Jane Hampton” is a crime mystery novel that revolves around the murder and abuse of a six-year-old boy named John William Hampton. The police and the child services accused the father of the child, Joe Hampton, of committing the crime. Mary Lynn Hampton, the mother, was also accused of knowing about the prior abuse.

It was the year 1965, and John William Hampton, or “Johnny,” just had his sixth birthday. He celebrated his birthday with his family including his Aunt Laura and Uncle Ted, who lived next door. Laura and Mary Lynn were sisters. One morning, Laura saw Johnny crying, scared of getting punished by his father. Joe Hampton had been a strict father towards his children, which made Laura suspect him of hurting Johnny.

During school, Johnny reported a strange pain that he was feeling. The nurse looked into it. A criminal case had been filed by the child services against Joe. With Joe’s criminal record and family history, he could be the number one suspect in everybody’s judgment. Then Johnny went missing, and his body was found not far from their home. After poor Johnny’s unfortunate death, her younger sister’s safety became at risk.

The book starts with an ordinary family and relatives. As the story introduces each character, it turns to an unnerving twist of events building up tension and conflict.

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To learn more about Janis Anderson Yelton, visit the author’s website at www.janisyelton.com/.

Author Bio

Janis Anderson Yelton enjoys writing mysteries, describing her books as “easy reads,” meaning she writes fast-moving stories without lengthy or unnecessary descriptions.

"If you’re reading a book that you say ’started slow,’ or ’will be glad when finished reading,’ put that book down. Finishing a book that you’re not enjoying is about as helpful as eating everything on your plate to help someone in the world who is starving. Besides, there are so many new authors with good books just waiting to be read! Read a book’s back cover; if it’s a good book, it should grab onto you from the start. So many books, so little time!”

In 1997, Janis was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But along with this devastating diagnosis, Janis received a “gift”—the gift of creativity. She suddenly became interested in sketching, painting, and taking a “driven” interest in writing books—all completely new endeavors.

Janis and her husband questioned her doctors as to the reason for her new interests, wondering if perhaps a portion of her brain was working harder to compensate. Doctors were unsure, but what they did know was that Janis was just one of many diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease to report this.

Researchers today surmise that 20% of Parkinson’s disease patients experience new interests (sometimes obsessively). They now understand it comes from the much-needed medications used to treat this disease’s devastating symptoms.

Janis had her first book published in 2003, but soon after, Parkinson’s (a progressive disease) advanced to the point that it affected her daily life and halted her ability to write.

Then, in September 2010, almost miraculously, a very small group (seventy-one worldwide) of late-stage Parkinson’s candidates were recruited to participate in a research study at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Ohio, and Janis was chosen.

The Duopa pump received FDA approval for this new medication delivery system. Wearing a pump and a tube surgically placed through the wall of her small intestine, Janis’ brain is being continually supplied with an artificial form of (dopamine) the chemical it lacks.

This delivery system has slowed her disease, reducing pain and rigidity. Janis was raised in Kentucky, where she and her husband, Don, continue to reside. They have five grown children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

“Saving Molly Jane Hampton”
Author | Janis Anderson Yelton
Published Date | ongoing publication
Publisher | ReadersMagnet LLC
Genre | Mystery

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