When Winter Comes to Main Street By: Grant Martin Overton (1887-1930)
When Winter Comes to Main Street by Grant Martin Overton is a captivating novel that introduces readers to a small-town atmosphere that is both charming and sinister. Set in a quaint fictional town called Main Street, the story revolves around a series of mysterious events that occur when winter arrives. The author's vivid descriptions bring Main Street to life, making readers feel as if they are walking alongside its residents. Overton masterfully weaves together different narrative threads, introducing a variety of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motivations. Each resident has a role to play in the unfolding drama, adding depth and complexity to the overall plot. The novel skillfully explores the theme of human nature and the darkness that can lurk beneath seemingly ordinary lives. Through the residents of Main Street, we witness how the pressures and hardships of life can push individuals to their limits, giving rise to unexpected actions and consequences. Overton's portrayal of these characters and their struggles is both realistic and thought-provoking. One of the standout aspects of the book is its atmospheric setting. Overton adeptly captures the essence of winter, painting a picture of a snow-covered town filled with icy winds and cold shadows. This chilling backdrop serves as a perfect reflection of the secrets and dangers that lie in wait for the characters. The pacing of the story is well-crafted, with moments of tension and suspense interspersed throughout the narrative. The reader is constantly kept on edge, eager to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences in Main Street. This blend of mystery and suspense ensures that the book remains engaging from start to finish. Overall, When Winter Comes to Main Street is a gripping novel that seamlessly blends elements of mystery, human drama, and a chilling atmosphere. Grant Martin Overton's storytelling skills are on full display, offering readers a satisfying and enthralling reading experience. Whether you are a fan of small-town thrillers or simply enjoy well-written fiction, this book is well worth your time. First Page: WHEN WINTER COMES TO MAIN STREET by GRANT OVERTON Author of "The Women Who Make Our Novels" New York George H. Doran Company Printed in the United States of America Copyright, 1922, by George H. Doran Company WHEN WINTER COMES TO MAIN STREET. Press of J. J. Little & Ives Company New York, U. S. A. FOR GEORGE H. DORAN WHO HAD THE IDEA PREFACE I have borrowed my title from two remarkable novels. If Winter Comes , by A. S. M. Hutchinson, was published in the autumn of 1921 by Messrs. Little, Brown & Company of Boston. Main Street , by Sinclair Lewis, was published in the autumn of 1920 by Messrs. Harcourt, Brace & Company of New York. I have not before me the precise figures of the amazing sales of these two books each passed 350,000 but I make my bow to their authors and to their publishers and to the American public. I bow to the authors for the quality of their work and to the publishers and the public for their recognition of that quality. These two substantial successes confirm my belief that the American public in hundreds of thousands relishes good reading. Without that belief, this book would not have been prepared; but I have prepared it with some confidence that those who relish good reading will be interested in the chapters that follow... Continue reading book >>

When Winter Comes to Main Street By: Grant Martin Overton (1887-1930)

When Winter Comes to Main Street by Grant Martin Overton is a captivating novel that introduces readers to a small-town atmosphere that is both charming and sinister. Set in a quaint fictional town called Main Street, the story revolves around a series of mysterious events that occur when winter arrives.

The author's vivid descriptions bring Main Street to life, making readers feel as if they are walking alongside its residents. Overton masterfully weaves together different narrative threads, introducing a variety of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motivations. Each resident has a role to play in the unfolding drama, adding depth and complexity to the overall plot.

The novel skillfully explores the theme of human nature and the darkness that can lurk beneath seemingly ordinary lives. Through the residents of Main Street, we witness how the pressures and hardships of life can push individuals to their limits, giving rise to unexpected actions and consequences. Overton's portrayal of these characters and their struggles is both realistic and thought-provoking.

One of the standout aspects of the book is its atmospheric setting. Overton adeptly captures the essence of winter, painting a picture of a snow-covered town filled with icy winds and cold shadows. This chilling backdrop serves as a perfect reflection of the secrets and dangers that lie in wait for the characters.

The pacing of the story is well-crafted, with moments of tension and suspense interspersed throughout the narrative. The reader is constantly kept on edge, eager to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences in Main Street. This blend of mystery and suspense ensures that the book remains engaging from start to finish.

Overall, When Winter Comes to Main Street is a gripping novel that seamlessly blends elements of mystery, human drama, and a chilling atmosphere. Grant Martin Overton's storytelling skills are on full display, offering readers a satisfying and enthralling reading experience. Whether you are a fan of small-town thrillers or simply enjoy well-written fiction, this book is well worth your time.

First Page:

WHEN WINTER COMES TO MAIN STREET

GRANT OVERTON

Author of "The Women Who Make Our Novels"

New York George H. Doran Company

Printed in the United States of America

WHEN WINTER COMES TO MAIN STREET.

Press of J. J. Little & Ives Company New York, U. S. A.

FOR GEORGE H. DORAN WHO HAD THE IDEA

PREFACE

I have borrowed my title from two remarkable novels.

If Winter Comes , by A. S. M. Hutchinson, was published in the autumn of 1921 by Messrs. Little, Brown & Company of Boston.

Main Street , by Sinclair Lewis, was published in the autumn of 1920 by Messrs. Harcourt, Brace & Company of New York.

I have not before me the precise figures of the amazing sales of these two books each passed 350,000 but I make my bow to their authors and to their publishers and to the American public. I bow to the authors for the quality of their work and to the publishers and the public for their recognition of that quality.

These two substantial successes confirm my belief that the American public in hundreds of thousands relishes good reading. Without that belief, this book would not have been prepared; but I have prepared it with some confidence that those who relish good reading will be interested in the chapters that follow... Continue reading book >>

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