Lupus Rex, by the high-profile musician and writer John Carter Cash, is Ravenstone’s stunning debut title launching at Book Expo America!

Along with signings at BEA, John will be launching his first children’s novel at the Union Square store of Barnes and Noble on Saturday 1st June at 2.30pm.

Dedicating the book to his father Johnny Cash, a decade after his death, Cash has created a beautiful and haunting book for readers of all ages in the tradition of Watership Down, and The Rats of Nimh.

With touching animal characters and a magical woodland setting, with his first novel Cash shows himself to be an incredibly lyrical writer.
Cash has also taken the songs sung in the book and set them to music. The first track, The Quail Song, can be heard on Soundcloud!

Ysil and Cormo are two quail who must risk their lives when they are driven from their home by the crows when the Murder fractures over the decision of who shall rule the Tree. The disorder this brings to the region comes to the attention of the wolf Asmod and he sees an opportunity to make himself King. To restore order the quails must venture far from their home to seek an audience with a potentially dangerous ally, the hawk Pitrin. As the forest trembles with the approach of Asmod’s army, the two quail will find themselves entangled in an epic struggle, as they fight to bring peace to the Field.

With a stylish and classic cover by ‘Wicked’ series artist Douglas Smith, this tale of nature is full of strong characters and sets the bar very high for an emerging literary talent.

JOHN CARTER CASH LUPUS REX BEA SCHEDULE
Friday 31st, 3pm – signing session in Autograph Area.
Saturday 1st June, 10.45am – signing session at Rebellion Publishing booth #2748.
Saturday 1st June, 2.30pm – Lupus Rex Launch and Children’s Storytime at Barnes and Noble Union Square, 33 East 17th Street, New York.

The imprint’s launch title will be the beautiful debut novel Lupus Rex, by the high-profile musician and writer John Carter Cash. To be published in June 2013, Lupus Rex will have enormous appeal to children and older readers alike. This astonishing new tale is in the tradition of Watership Down, The Rats of Nimh, the Redwall series and Duncton Wood.

Isyl and Cormo are two quail who must risk their lives when they are driven from their home by the crows when the Murder fractures over the decision of who shall rule the Tree. The disorder this brings to the region comes to the attention of the wolf Asmod and he sees an opportunity to make himself King. To restore order the quails must venture far from their home to seek an audience with a potentially dangerous ally, the hawk Pitrin. As the forest trembles with the approach of Asmod’s army, the two quail will find themselves entangled in an epic struggle, as they fight to bring peace to the Field.

This is a major release from a debut imprint and Cash shows himself to be a beautiful writer in his first novel. With a stylish and classic cover by ‘Wicked’ series artist Douglas Smith, this tale of nature is full of strong characters and sets the bar very high for an emerging literary talent.

The only son to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, John Carter Cash is a singer-songwriter and record producer. He is also the author of his mother’s biography, Anchored in Love. His first children’s book, Momma Loves Her Little Son, was released on March 24, 2009 and published by Simon & Schuster. Artist Marc Burckhardt provided the unique and beautiful illustrations. In May 2010, the second book in the series, Daddy Loves His Little Girl, was released. John Carter’s third children’s book, The Cat in the Rhinestone Suit, was published as a Spring 2012 release and is illustrated by Scott Nash. Lupus Rex is his novel debut. John Carter Cash owns and operates the Cash Cabin Studio near Nashville, Tennessee. His production company is Cash Productions, LLC. He often performs and works in the studio with his wife Laura Cash, who is an accomplished fiddle player and vocalist. John Carter Cash lives in Hendersonville, TN and is the father of three.