Susan Thumm Paxton’s Suspense Novel “The Ocean’s Edge” To Be Displayed at a Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago

Author Susan Thumm Paxton’s atmospheric suspense novel, “The Ocean’s Edge,” will be showcased by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at an upcoming book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. The event will take place on September 12-13, 2026, along the historic South Dearborn Street corridor from Ida B. Wells to Polk.

Additionally, author Susan Thumm Paxton will be joining a writers’ conference, The Muse Writers Conference, on August 29-30, 2026, at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia. At the said conference, she will share insights into her literary work and creative process.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of crashing waves and endless horizons on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, “The Ocean’s Edge” follows protagonist Claudia Mercer on a transformative journey. Uncovering long-buried secrets that threaten to reshape everything she thought she knew, the narrative explores the delicate balance between past and present, heartache and healing. With lyrical prose and immersive storytelling, the novel invites readers to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit and the courage it takes to embrace change.

Infused with family drama and emotional conflict, the book delivers a deeply engaging exploration of long-held mysteries. Written for enthusiasts of psychological suspense and atmospheric literary fiction, Paxton weaves a narrative that captures the tension of coastal landscapes while delving into the depths of personal discovery.

Purchase a copy of “The Ocean’s Edge” on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. To learn more about Susan Thumm Paxton and her work, visit her website at https://www.susanthummpaxtonauthor.com or check out her Facebook page.

Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at the book festival at Printers Row at to check out the book display.

Book Details:
Book Title: “The Ocean’s Edge”
Author: Susan Thumm Paxton
Book Genre: General Fiction / Psychological Suspense
Publisher: Next Chapter
Published Date: January 17, 2025

Author’s Biography:
Susan Paxton has been writing and teaching for many years. “The Ocean’s Edge” is her first published novel, and she is currently at work on a sequel, An Ocean Away. When not writing, she can be found balancing precariously in a yoga class, searching for signs of porpoises or wild horses on the beaches of the Outer Banks, or walking her dog, Jazzy. She has two grown sons and three wonderful grandsons, and she lives with her husband and Jazzy in Norfolk, Virginia.

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