FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2023

**CRIMSON LEAF PUBLISHING DEBUTS SOUTHERN NOIR THRILLER CYPRESS BEND**

*New title marks the launch of independent publisher’s focus on regional atmospheric fiction*

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Crimson Leaf Publishing announces the official release of *Cypress Bend*, a contemporary Southern noir novel, available across all major digital and print-on-demand platforms beginning November 15. The debut serves as the cornerstone for the publisher’s new initiative to promote atmospheric, location-driven narratives from the American South.

Set in the fictional river town of Cypress Bend, the story follows the unraveling of a long-buried community secret following the discovery of skeletal remains in the basin. The narrative prioritizes local dialect and environmental authenticity, moving through the intersection of traditional heritage and the encroachment of modern industry.

“With *Cypress Bend*, I wanted to write the version of the South I actually see—the one that exists in the shadows of the tourism brochures,” said the author. “It isn’t just about a crime; it’s about how water and time eventually force the truth to the surface, whether the people involved are ready for it or not.”

The launch of *Cypress Bend* follows a successful three-month pre-order campaign that saw the title reach the top ten in regional fiction categories on several independent bookstore charts. Crimson Leaf Publishing has integrated a digital-first distribution strategy for the title, pairing the release with an interactive social media map that allows readers to track the story’s geography.

“We aren't just launching a book; we are establishing a distinct voice for Crimson Leaf,” said the Lead Creative Director. “*Cypress Bend* represents our commitment to stories where the setting functions as its own character, demanding as much attention as the protagonist.”

*Cypress Bend* is available in hardcover ($26.99), trade paperback ($15.99), and ebook ($8.99). The author will initiate a multi-city regional signing tour starting at The Book Loft on November 20.

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ABOUT CRIMSON LEAF PUBLISHING: Crimson Leaf Publishing is an independent press based in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company specializes in atmospheric fiction and narrative-driven non-fiction, focusing on regional voices and underserved perspectives in the American South.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Zara
Lead Creative Copywriter, Crimson Leaf Marketing
zara@crimsonleafmarketing.com
(555) 012-3456