Resident Authors Of Marathon
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James A. Mangum Mangum is a noted Texas author, whose first novel, Dead and Dying Angels (Volume Uno of the Dos Cruces Trilogy), is optioned for film by producer Bruce Gilbert. Gilbert’s films, which include On Golden Pond, The China Syndrome, 9 to 5, and Coming Home, have garnered 26 Academy Award nominations. Mangum’s second novel, The Vinegaroon Murders (Volume Dos of the Dos Cruces Trilogy) is the 2006 Violet Crown Award winner for Best Fiction. Jim's books and art can be found at Front Street Books in Marathon (located next to the historical Gage Hotel) and Front Street Books in Alpine, Texas (www.fsbooks.com). website: www.saintmaker.us |





