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NOVELS

The Whirlpool of Lebanon
  Publisher:        Thiessen Press
  Publication date: September 15, 2026
  Paperback ISBN:   9798989180530 (276 pages)
  Ebook ISBN:       9798989180547
  Genre:            Literary fiction, dark comedy, magical realism
  Recognition:      A Kirkus "Get It" selection
  Preorder:         https://bookshop.org/a/112878/9798989180530
  Goodreads:        https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/247851420-the-whirlpool-of-lebanon
  StoryGraph:       https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/5fba9aa4-9bda-4d1d-8958-c17201cf5ccc
  Fable:            https://fable.co/book/the-whirlpool-of-lebanon-by-will-pass-9798989180547
  Cover designer:   David Drummond

The Second-Smartest Dog That Ever Lived
  Publisher:        Thiessen Press
  Publication date: October 4, 2024
  Paperback ISBN:   9798989180509 (387 pages)
  Ebook ISBN:       9798989180516
  Genre:            Literary fiction, dark comedy
  Recognition:      2025 Southwest Books of the Year
  Buy:              https://bookshop.org/a/112878/9798989180509
  Goodreads:        https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214174074-the-second-smartest-dog-that-ever-lived
  StoryGraph:       https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/4a4b11a3-aef3-43c5-a8c1-000235b9de5e
  Fable:            https://fable.co/book/the-second-smartest-dog-that-ever-lived-by-will-pass-9798989180516

SELECTED PRAISE — THE WHIRLPOOL OF LEBANON

"A rollicking joyride through small-town Kansas where the characters are as big as their hearts. The story sucked me in with the same awe and mystery as the whirlpool spinning at its center. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time—for better or worse—then this book is for you. I loved every page."
  — Becky Mandelbaum, author of Bad Kansas (Flannery O'Connor Award)

"A well-crafted comedy about the bad side of miracles. Pass expertly blends humor with moments of darkness, and the pacing stays strong throughout, picking up speed toward the end and racing smoothly along to the finish."
  — Kirkus Reviews, "Get It" selection
  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/will-pass/the-whirlpool-of-lebanon/

"An exquisitely constructed novel with a large cast of believable, well-rounded characters you come to care about. Pass also captures the nuances of High Plains village life, which many have attempted but few have achieved."
  — Bryan L. Jones, author of North of the Platte, South of the Niobrara

SELECTED PRAISE — THE SECOND-SMARTEST DOG THAT EVER LIVED

"Pass masterfully blends humor, heart, and peril in this anthropomorphic tale, making it an unforgettable read."
  — Southwest Books of the Year 2025

"A madcap, entertaining escape from reality from the canine perspective. Pass' novel abounds with witty dialogue, biting sarcasm, and page-turning action."
  — Kirkus Reviews, "Get It" selection
  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/will-pass/the-second-smartest-dog-that-ever-lived/

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