Falling Stars

Where hope meets legend and love defies mortalityIn the enchanting town of Eureka Springs, nine-year-old Tommy Lucas is running out of time. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, he clings to an impossible belief: his cure lies with a legendary vampire who once walked these very streets.As Tommy's devoted mother June, an oncologist, struggles to balance medical reality with her son's hope, their lives intertwine with a mysterious local artist. Unknown to them, this man harbors a century-old secret that could change everything.Weaving between present-day drama and World War II intrigue, Falling Stars is a spellbinding tale of:A boy's unwavering faith in the face of mortalityA mother's desperate fight to save her childAn immortal's choice between solitude and loveThis thirteen-time award winner blends urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and heartfelt family drama, asking: How far would you go to save someone you love?Dive into a world where history whispers of vampires, where modern medicine meets ageless magic, and where the line between reality and fantasy blurs with every falling star.Recipient of the Kirkus "Get It" Accolade"A genre-bending mother-and-son tale . . . a compelling twist on the classic vampire story."—Kirkus ReviewsWhat reviewers are saying:"This is not the average vampire story. As a matter of fact, it’s not an average story at all. The fresh and memorable plot will have you cheering for Tommy. The details dance off the page and transport you into another world. All this is done in a dual timeline of the past and present which flows naturally. I was captivated by the author’s ability to orchestrate a beautifully written story rich with imagination. By combining love, sacrifice, hope, and loss, this is a story that will remain in your heart long after you close the book. I will definitely be reading more by this gifted author."—Kim Wilch, Reviewer @onemoreexclamation"A young boy’s belief in the supernatural builds to the ultimate payoff in Rogers’s surprising, discursive, deeply heartfelt novel, an urban fantasy that edges into warm family drama."—Booklife Reviews by Publishers Weekly“Falling Stars held my interest from the beginning, with a wonderful story set in my hometown of Eureka Springs. The story within the story comes together in such a way that leaves you wanting more. This is a ‘don't miss’ book by a very talented author. I can't wait to share it with my book club.”—Jane Derden, Owner of Beaver Pet Boarding, Eureka Springs“As a lifelong English teacher, I so admire Rogers’s richly drawn characters, the manipulation of past and present, the juxtaposition of stark reality and mysticism, the descriptive and precise word choices. My reading preferences tend toward historical fiction, biography, mystery, and suspense.What have you done to me, Julie Rogers? This book isn't even a genre I'd particularly gravitate toward, yet I thought about Falling Stars constantly when I couldn’t read, and the book stayed with me long after I finished. I couldn’t stop seeing Tommy in his high-tech casket. Am I obsessed? Well done!"—Becky Hoag, Coauthor of Letters to Rose: A Holocaust Memoir2023 International Firebird Book Awards First in Urban Fantasy2023 Pinnacle Book Achievement Best Book in Fantasy2023 Global Book Awards Bronze in Fantasy Novels2023 Outstanding Creator Awards First in Medical Fiction Read more