Part historical whodunit, part paranormal thriller, Salem VI Book II: Chain of Souls mixes historical facts with the gripping fictional narrative of John Andrews, a Salem newspaper editor whose life becomes inextricably and horrifically entwined with the Coven, an international organization on a dark mission with an even darker past.

As a journalist, a Marblehead native and a direct descendent of both Rebecca Nurse (the last person to be tried and hanged during the witch trials in 1692) and Ann. R. Putnam (one of her accusers), Heath is uniquely positioned to tell this tale and incorporates compelling semi-autobiographical elements into the lead character of Andrews.

The Salem VI trilogy taps into piece of local history that remains endlessly intriguing and relevant. Upon the release of the first book, Rebecca’s Rising, in 2012, the Huffington Post reported new questions about a 320 year old witch’s mystery. See www.huffingtonpost.com/pat-lamarche/salem-witch-trials-_b_1905804.html.

Rebecca’s Rising was an Amazon Kindle bestseller and has been lauded by critics and respected authors such as Lois Duncan (Gallows Hill; Don’t Look Behind You; I Know What You Did Last Summer) who called it, “a fascinating read … a book I was unable to put down.” For Chain of Souls, Heath continued his co-author collaboration with John Thompson. Heath’s current radio show, NH Today, is broadcast on WGIR-AM and WQSO-FM.

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“We’re thrilled to have the second book in the Salem Witch Trilogy, “Chain of Souls” out in the market. The first book “Salem VI: Rebecca’s Rising” was a huge success as a Kindle bestseller. The fans have been anxiously awaiting the release and from what we’ve heard so far, Book II, is more than anticipated,” Author Jack Heath.

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Book Synopsis:

Weeks after Salem newspaper editor John Andrews avenges his wife’s four-year-old cold case murder, he’s thrust into the mayhem of another mystery. The Coven, who’s kept tight their secrets of power and blood-lust for centuries, is bent on silencing Andrews. Though his nightmares tell him otherwise, he’s willing to keep things under wraps until there’s proof—he’s a newsman after all. But when the Coven kidnaps his daughter, Andrews must further reveal Salem’s murky past—his daughter’s life depends on it. As the Coven’s onslaught continues and the body’s pile up, good souls and bad, Andrews learns that Salem isn’t the only place controlled by the Coven. It’s an international organization on a dark mission with an even darker past. And so begins the witch-hunt.

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Weeks after Salem newspaper editor John Andrews avenges his wife’s four-year-old cold case murder, he’s thrust into the mayhem of another mystery. The Coven, who’s kept tight their secrets of power and blood-lust for centuries, is bent on silencing Andrews. Though his nightmares tell him otherwise, he’s willing to keep things under wraps until there’s proof—he’s a newsman after all. But when the Coven kidnaps his daughter, Andrews must further reveal Salem’s murky past—his daughter’s life depends on it. As the Coven’s onslaught continues and the body’s pile up, good souls and bad, Andrews learns that Salem isn’t the only place controlled by the Coven. It’s an international organization on a dark mission with an even darker past. And so begins the witch-hunt.

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Only days after a bloody battle in which he the killed the leaders of the group of Devil worshipers known as the Salem Coven John Andrews learns that his daughter, Sarah, has been abducted. Not knowing where she is being held, or where to turn for help, Andrews does the only thing an old newspaperman can do; he digs for the facts.

His search takes him back to an examination of Salem’s earliest history when the Coven’s activities were first established, and from there to the revelation that the Coven is far more widespread than he originally guessed. Andrews discovers that opposition to the Coven, while it exists, is weak and fractionalized, while the Coven is unified and well-established, with operations on several continents.

Finding some old clues helps narrow down Sarah’s location, but John knows that rescuing her successfully will require the help of far more than his fellow Coven hunters.

Author Jack Heath, “We’re thrilled to have the second book in the Salem Witch Trilogy, “Chain of Souls” out in the market.  The first book “Salem VI: Rebecca’s Rising” was a huge success as a Kindle bestseller. The fans have been anxiously awaiting the release and from what we’ve heard so far, Book II, is more than anticipated.”

Weeks after Salem newspaper editor John Andrews avenges his wife’s four-year-old cold case murder, he’s thrust into the mayhem of another mystery. The Coven, who’s kept tight their secrets of power and blood-lust for centuries, is bent on silencing Andrews. Though his nightmares tell him otherwise, he’s willing to keep things under wraps until there’s proof—he’s a newsman after all. But when the Coven kidnaps his daughter, Andrews must further reveal Salem’s murky past—his daughter’s life depends on it. As the Coven’s onslaught continues and the body’s pile up, good souls and bad, Andrews learns that Salem isn’t the only place controlled by the Coven. It’s an international organization on a dark mission with an even darker past. And so begins the witch-hunt.

Thomas Doyle, an ordained priest, was instrumental in exposing sex abuse within the Catholic Church. Horace Seldon, once a UCC minister, has spent 45 years teaching about racism and working to eliminate it.

The Salem Award for Human Rights and Social Justice is given each year to keep alive the lessons of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and to recognize those who are speaking out and taking action to alleviate discrimination and promote tolerance.

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