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August 20, 2025 16 mins

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre Pippins welcomes author Shawn McCarthy to discuss his new historical novel 'Local Honey.' Set in the 1950s, the novel explores the lives of a wounded ex-soldier turned police officer and a woman returning to her hometown to start a new life despite her family's criminal past. McCarthy shares his inspiration for the book, his experiences growing up around people from the WWII era, and his fascination with setting stories in different periods of New England's history. Tune in for a deep dive into the story, characters, and themes of this compelling new release.

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