Marathon is a quiet little Texas town, and it’s getting quieter. Kids are vanishing, disappearing like tumbleweeds in the desert wind.



Somebody—or something—is taking them.

Action. Adventure. Romance. Suspense. The Bends is a supernatural thriller rollercoaster ride!


Recommended for Fans of Blake Crouch, Stephen King, J.A. Konrath, and Dean Koontz

Bart Hopkins is originally from Galveston, Texas, but has lived all over the world during his 22 years in the Air Force.



He was born in the middle of the 1970s, owned an Atari, and loves 80s music. He can use a card catalog like nobody's business.


Now, Bart likes to travel, enjoys pretending he's a photographer, and shares as much time as possible with his beautiful wife and three awesome children. They own a Westie Yorkie named Lulu ... or maybe Lulu owns them.


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