FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2023

**Crimson Leaf Publishing Debuts Southern Gothic Thriller Cypress Bend**

*New publishing house launches debut title exploring generational secrets in the Mississippi Delta.*

JACKSON, Miss. — Crimson Leaf Publishing announced today the official release of *Cypress Bend*, a contemporary Southern Gothic thriller and the debut novel from the boutique press. Set against the backdrop of a fictionalized Mississippi river town, the novel marks the first of a planned series of literary releases aimed at revitalizing the regional thriller genre.

The narrative follows an investigative reporter returning to her ancestral home to uncover the truth behind a decades-old disappearance. *Cypress Bend* integrates authentic regional history with a modern suspense framework, focusing on the intersection of environmental decay and social tensions in the American South.

"We didn't want to tell another story about the South that felt like a postcard," said a spokesperson for Crimson Leaf Publishing. "The goal was to find that tension between the beauty of the landscape and the grit of the reality. Our initial readers are telling us the atmosphere of the town feels like a character itself, which was exactly the intent."

Early trade reviews highlight the novel’s pacing and its departure from typical regional tropes. Crimson Leaf Publishing confirmed that *Cypress Bend* has secured distribution through major digital retailers and select independent bookstores across the Southeast, serving as the flagship title for the company’s 2024 editorial calendar.

"Launching a new house with a story this atmospheric sets the tone for everything we want to do," said Sarah Monroe, Lead Editor at Crimson Leaf. "It’s about finding those voices that aren't afraid to look at the shadows in their own backyard."

*Cypress Bend* is now available in trade paperback and digital formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the Crimson Leaf online shop. A regional book tour and virtual author Q&A sessions are scheduled for the coming month.

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ABOUT CRIMSON LEAF PUBLISHING: Crimson Leaf Publishing is an independent press based in Mississippi. The company focuses on character-driven suspense, Southern Gothic fiction, and regional narratives that challenge traditional genre boundaries.

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