A GRIPPING, DARK SOUTHERN SAGA. Award-winning fiction that pushes boundaries—WINNER of The BookFest Psychological Thriller Award and PenCraft Award for Intrigue. In a 90s-era Kentucky fueled by sex, drugs, and violence, the Cunninghams stop at nothing to find The Temple, a place of unimaginable wealth and glory. To unlock its secrets, they imprison victims in their garage, each kidnapping leading them closer to their coveted prize. “We’re gonna find it, Daddy…” “The Temple…” But dark secrets threaten to tear the family apart. Rhonda, the eldest daughter, harbors a thirst for violence that may jeopardize everything. Bill, her father, struggles to balance parenthood with the brutal demands of the Quest. Then there’s Bobby, the current prisoner, who may be more dangerous than they realize. Has the family made a mistake they can’t undo? Meanwhile, in the 1970s, a young Bill embarks on a violent rise to power. Driven by prophetic dreams, he forms a ruthless “Posse” determined to rule the Tri County. Standing in his way are the Smoketown Boys, a rival squad led by Tommy Glick, who holds a personal vendetta against Bill. In the battle for dominance, both sides spiral deeper into a conflict they can’t control—a warning of the horrors in Bill’s family’s future. Two timelines. One family. One destiny. Will Bill’s dreams lead him to greatness—or a point of no return? AWARDS & ACCOLADES FOR KENTUCKY BLOOD The BookFest Awards 2025 1st Place – Fiction: Thriller – Psychological 2nd Place – Fiction: Gothic 2nd Place – Fiction: Literary – Mystery, Thriller & Suspense PenCraft Awards 2025 – 1st Place, Best Fiction – Intrigue Firebird Book Awards 2025 1st Place – Most Unforgettable Opening Line 1st Place – Best Chapter Titles 3rd Place – Best Southern Fiction Hawthorne Prize 2025 (American Writing Awards) – Finalist (winner to be announced May 25) IPPY Awards 2025 – Silver Medal, Best Mystery / Thriller The Plaza Prizes 2024 – Finalist, Crime: First Chapter Award Killer Nashville Claymore Award 2023 – Finalist, Best Southern Gothic Page Turner Awards 2023 – Finalist, First Chapter Award Sunspot Literary Journal 2023 – Finalist, Inception Award Kansas Author’s Competition 2023 – Third Place, First Chapters