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Sara Ackerman

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Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance

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Sara Ackerman is the Hawaii born, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical novels set in the Islands.

Sara's books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review.

Find out more about Sara and her books at www.ackermanbooks.com and subscribe to her Story Life newsletter https://saraackerman.substack.com/.

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Sara, I just finished The Uncharted Fight of Olivia West and loved it! What is your next project? - Susan
Sara Ackerman Hi Susan, I'm so happy to hear this!! I have a contemporary novel, The Maui Effect, coming out in November. It's an adventure/love story. Also my next…moreHi Susan, I'm so happy to hear this!! I have a contemporary novel, The Maui Effect, coming out in November. It's an adventure/love story. Also my next historical releases summer of 2025 and it's set in Waikiki in 1905 & 2005 and is centered around a real historical mystery. Thank you for asking:)(less)
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I just finished Radar Girls, I can't tell you how much I love it! I'm looking forward to reading The Codebreaker's Secret! What's your next project?
Sara Ackerman Hi Susan, what an honor to hear this:) Thank you for letting me know. My next project is a dual timeline novel about a pilot's daring race across the …moreHi Susan, what an honor to hear this:) Thank you for letting me know. My next project is a dual timeline novel about a pilot's daring race across the Pacific in the golden age of aviation–and the woman who uncovers her buried history sixty years later and fights to set the record straight. Her Most Perilous Flight (the title will change) was inspired by the infamous Dole Air Derby, an incredible story of courage and heartbreak. I am about to start on edits and the book should release early next year. I can't wait!(less)
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The Codebreaker's Secret
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This new book of mine is such a special project and I can't wait for you to read it! I came upon the idea when I was researching old & haunted hotels in Hawai’i a few years back. When I learned of the mystery surrounding Jane Stanford (cofounder of Stanford University) at the Moana Hotel in 1905, I was astounded. Especially because I grew up going to the beach & surfing in front of th Read more of this blog post »
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“Don't believe everything you hear about yourself. It tends to be false.”
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“Maybe that was the secret to dying—to live a life with so much heart that, when you go, you are never really gone.”
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