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"Falank is master and commander of his pen." - Natasha Head, author of Pulse, Nothing Left to Lose
AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT:
**August 4, 2025**
Dearest Readers,
As you may already know, unfortunately, BHC Press -- the publisher of my most recent novels Renewal and The Vanishing at Echo Lake -- closed its doors at the end of June. This action has placed both of these books currently out of print. The only way to obtain copies of these books (and in physical form as their e-book counterparts are no longer available) is by purchasing them from third party sellers, and that means paying third party prices. Please, don't. The other titles in my catalogue have also become difficult to obtain, and pricey, depending on the seller. I ask that you please have patience as I work to correct all of this.
I am currently in the process of pulling all of my published material in an attempt to re-release it, each book in their entirety, put them in one easily accessible place for purchase, in physical and digital format, and brand them under my own banner - The Butterfly Chronicles.
Why do all of this? As an author, it has become frustrating for me that readers cannot find my work, that the work that I put so much effort into, and cherish so deeply, isn't easily and widely available. I also don't like that "scalpers" demand so much for readers to access something of mine.
Soon I will be releasing a timeline of when to expect each of my past works -- everything from Seeing through Echo Lake. In addition I will be adding brand new titles to that timeline, with the first to be expected in May of 2026.
For now, I ask that you please be patient with me, Dear Readers, as I work to obtain everything I need to make sure I give you the highest quality book releases I can. More frequent updates will be made through my Author Newsletter, which you can sign up for on this site.
Please consider the other material on this website as Archived until I can update it with specific release information.
Take care,
Joe
Are you an early reviewer on LibraryThing, Goodreads, or Edelweiss? If so, you can enjoy The Vanishing at Echo Lake right now!
What are early reviewers saying?
"[If] you love a horror story you cannot go wrong with The Vanishing at Echo Lake!" - Edelweiss early reviewer.
"...a fast paced thriller that I could not put down. [The] characters were well defined and relatable...are human, with flaws and strengths." - Goodreads early reviewer.
"Wow, just wow. No words can truly capture how nerve-wracking and gripping this story is. [It is] mind-blowingly good." - Supriyak, Instagram book reviewer
"Compelling, suspenseful, gripping, raising thought-provoking questions about the nature of reality and the possible consequences of the story's events. [It is] not just a thriller, but also a deeply reflective read." - LibraryThing early reviewer.
"Compelling... Engaging... a rich tapestry of interpersonal dynamics. The unfolding mystery and subsequent events at Echo Lake have a[n] unsettling and suspenseful quality... The blend of personal drama and suspense keeps the pages turning, and the atmospheric setting of the lake adds an extra later of intrigue." - Goodreads early reviewer.
The Vanishing at Echo Lake
The Vanishing at Echo Lake
Fresh off the critically praised Renewal, author Joseph Falank's next release arrives Tuesday, October 22, 2024, which will serve to commemorate ten years since his first published book, the hit young adult novel Seeing, in 2014.
Three couples...
A weekend getaway at a secluded lake house...
What could possibly go wrong?
Ben and Kelsey, Teddy and Denna, and Pete and Carrie haven't seen each other in sixteen months. The friends are excited to reconnect and the trip is a welcome though cautious respite during a lull in the rampaging pandemic outbreak. Each couple brings along their own relationship issues and challenges, along with their fragile hopes of finding normalcy in a brighter, if yet uncertain future.
What awaits them at Echo Lake, however, is more deadly than the virus.
The unexplainable will become the unavoidable and then the undeniable. Each friend will be tested to their limits. It will take sheer determination and resolve to survive... if they can.
Harrowing and relentless, The Vanishing at Echo Lake, is a fast-paced thriller that weaves humanity and real-world issues seamlessly with the threat of the unknown.
"Grabs you from the first page and doesn't stop. If you're looking for a thrilling and immersive read, this is it. I was hooked!"
- Alice Lakewood, Editor
Joseph Falank combines personal drama with a spooky atmosphere in his new book The Vanishing at Echo Lake...
Citywide Blackout podcast, episode 405, featuring author Joseph Falank discussing his newest release, out on October 22, is now available to stream and/or download on YouTube or where you listen to podcasts.
AVAILABLE NOW IN HARDCOVER, SOFTCOVER, E-BOOK, and AUDIO
Renewal
Renewal
Two years after an incident caused a rift in his family, aspiring novelist Malcolm Aton returns home, beckoned by his younger brother to assist in the care of their ailing father, who is facing the end stages of Alzheimer's disease.
With confrontation imminent, Malcolm takes on the temporary role of caregiver while contending with big decisions that will impact every corner of his life.
Nothing will go as expected.
"Falank writes an honest, raw, gut wrenching, heartbreaking novel about the reality of Alzheimer's disease. But there is so much more to this book than the debilitating disease - this book is also about forgiveness, about relationships, heartbreak, and the renewal of life after all of that. It's a book that you don't want to miss."
- Kristin G., The Book Addict
"...there may have been a tear or two towards the end. ...a well-written account..."
- Di B., The Book Review Crew
"...Renewal is a powerfully written and incredibly honest story..."
- Max Bowen, Citywide Blackout podcast
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