Join the Gilmanton Year-Round Library for a very special Book Release Party celebrating historical fiction author Avree Kelly Clark and the release of her newest novel inspired by H.H. Holmes, the man many believe to be America’s first serial killer, and who once called Gilmanton home.

This exciting afternoon will feature an author presentation, book signing, themed refreshments, giveaways, and exclusive book swag, including bookmarks and a foldable map inspired by Holmes’ infamous “Castle.” Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the new release.

With local history, mystery, and true crime intrigue woven together, this promises to be a one of a kind event for readers, history lovers, and curious minds alike!

Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gilmanton Year-Round Library

Please note that if you would like to be GUARANTEED a copy of "All Manner of Evil" on August 1, you must RSVP by July 1.
Attendance is still encouraged even if you do not RSVP, for a chance to see the presentation and to partake in the festivities!

All Manner of Evil: The Unmasking of H. H. Holmes
By Avree Kelly Clark

Fiction/Mystery & Detective/Historical
​Paperback | $18.95
ISBN: 979-8988876939

ebook | $7.99
ISBN: 979-8988876946
US Publish Date: 08.04.2026

Publisher: Novanglian Press
Available through Amazon, online retailers, and IngramSpark

1894: It’s the beginning of the end for H. H. Holmes.
After more than a decade committing a swath of crimes from Texas to
Toronto, investigators are hot on the trail of the most daring and
eccentric criminal of the age. What began as a man wanted for
conspiracy to commit fraud turns into an extensive investigation that
would reveal unspeakable horrors.

Detective Frank Geyer of Philadelphia is assigned his most bizarre and
dramatic case to date, where he’ll exhaust an entire summer searching
for three missing children. All the while, in Chicago, exploration into
Holmes’ World’s Fair Hotel grips a nation. The press dub it the “Murder
Castle.”
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Witness the very real investigation and sensational trial that put a stop
to the century’s most ruthless killer. A man born and bred in rural New
Hampshire, who evolved into one of the most unique violators of law in
American history. A handsome charmer skillfully making a place for
himself among polite society while hiding an ugly secret.
This is the unmasking of Henry Howard Holmes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Avree Kelly Clark is the award-winning author of Malice Aforethought, inspired by a true story of a murder in the small town of Pembroke, New Hampshire, in the autumn of 1875. Avree was then inspired to write her second novel about the most infamous serial killer to come out of her native state—a man born Herman Webster Mudgett. ​

Driven by meticulous archival research, Avree specializes in surfacing overlooked stories and voices, transforming forgotten documents into evocative narratives that resonate with modern hearts. Her approach blends academic rigor with the warmth of human experience, creating a bridge between our complex past and the present day.
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When she's not working on researching her next book, Avree's a freelance proofreader and copy editor who enjoys reading, daily walks, kayaking on the lake, puzzling, and visiting the rocky coast of Maine. ​
Avree lives in southern New Hampshire with her husband of eighteen years and their beloved cat, Aloysius. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AVREE KELLY CLARK

Recognition and Highlights

April 2024
Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Short List

An honored distinction awarded to less than 5% of nominees.

April 2024
Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award Winner

An honored distinction awarded to less than 5% of nominees.

April 2024
Eric Hoffer Winner 
Mystery/Crime Category

An honored distinction awarded to less than 5% of nominees.