Here it is, the stunning cover for Micah Thorp’s upcoming novel, Aegolius Creek (coming September 16, 2025). This beautifully written, compelling novel tells the story of the Karlsson clan, from their beginnings in rural Oregon to the present day, when Don Karlsson finds himself embroiled in a court case that roars through the entire community. A supposedly new species of vole has been found living in the trees on his property, and although he’s been ordered not to cut down those trees, Don won’t go down without a fight. His children gather: Billy, a local cut from the same cloth as his father, Stacy, a razor-sharp, Boston attorney who would rather not come home but feels compelled to help, and Zeke, a salt-of-the-earth type who sides with the environmentalists determined to be involved. Locals and outsiders gather for a showdown that ends in an unexpected and shocking conclusion.

Early reviews are coming in for this great read!

“Thorp’s Aegolius Creek is a truly Oregon story with its familial land ties, timber disputes, hard living, and riots. And throughout it all–undying love. Bookended with the extremes of wildfire seasons, the reader is set for a compelling read that will ultimately break their heart.”—Sally K Lehman, author of In The Fat and The Last Last Fight

“Aegolius Creek is a gripping tale of family, legacy, and land rights in which a father fights for control over his Oregon homestead. As environmentalists, politicians, and profiteers clash over a fragile ecosystem, one family’s struggle for identity, justice, and belonging takes center stage in this powerful novel about the limits of ownership and the cost of conviction.”—Maryka Biaggio, Award-winning author of Parlor Games and The Model Spy

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