Larry Buttram

... It is the summer of 1963 in rural East Tennessee. Ethan Ward, thirteen, is enjoying his summer vacation. On a trip to a friend’s house--on a hot and dusty country road--he sees two black strangers shoot and kill a Deputy Sheriff. They escape leaving him the only witness. The men are never caught, and for years Ethan lives in fear of their return. Then, in a chance meeting six years later, he learns that things are not always what they appear, and that good and evil aren’t divided along the color line. Sample Chapter

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Larry Buttram

A Thrilling Ride Reviewer: JazBabie December 9, 2005 False Witness is a thrilling book that turns conventional plots on their head. The characters are lovable and engaging, and the story is fascinating. This should be the start to a good career for Larry Buttram.   A class all its own Reviewer: Chester Halderman June 15, 2005 You create the character wonderfully. Can't seem to put the book down--Just love it. Hope you write more books--I'll look forward to reading them. Grisham is o.k.--however, you are in a class all your own--its an honor to know you.     Book of the Month June, 05 Reviewer: B97.5 Radio, Knoxville June 1, 2005

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The next "John Grisham"? Reviewer: Sharon K. Harris, January 25, 2005 The author writes an outstanding novel - I liken him to John Grisham. I began reading one afternoon and found it difficult to put down. 'I'll read just one more chapter,' but my one more chapter turned into finishing the entire book in one sitting! Everything about this book is excellent. The content is such that it can be read by any audience and they will find it captivating and entertaining. The setting, the characters, the plot, the dialogue are creative and captivating. I am looking forward to his next novel.   False Witness--a mystery Reviewer: C. McBride, January 25, 2005 Larry Buttram has written an interesting novel of racial relations in rural Tennessee in the 1960's. The novel grabs the reader right away. The reader gets to know and identify with the main character, Ethan, as he deals with the trials and tribulations of his life. The plot makes several twists and leaves the reader wanting more. Great book.   Bio-mystery Reviewer: Jackson M. Johnson, January 13, 2005 Larry Buttram weaves an intriguing tale of suspense as he follows the life of Ethan Ward from age 13 to his twenties. The sleepy picturesque setting of Tennessee in the 60's and 70's is ripped apart by murder and racism as seen through the eyes of Ethan Ward. Mr. Buttram's characters are rich and fully developed as we wonder, from chapter to chapter, what is going to happen to him next. This is a well written novel and is just the thing for sitting by the fire on a snowy night. I'm looking forward to Mr. Buttram's next novel.