Discover the Main Characters
Snoops / Mr. Jenkins
Known to the adults of Greenbrier Salem as the respected village doctor Mr. Jenkins, Snoops hides a far darker identity. Clever, mysterious, and always searching for secrets, he offers extraordinary cures and favors but every gift comes with a price. Behind his unsettling smile lies a past even he may not fully understand.
Olivia
Strong-willed, intelligent, and fiercely protective, Olivia is one of Snoops’ two sisters. She carries a mysterious silver-white magic inherited from their mother and refuses to let her brother’s dangerous bargains destroy Greenbrier Salem. Her courage is matched only by her determination to uncover the truth about her family.
Truvia
Recognizable by her deep-purple clothing and silver-handled umbrella, Truvia possesses a quiet strength that should never be underestimated. Thoughtful, observant, and unwavering under pressure, she stands beside Olivia as they confront the secrets of their family’s past. Together, the sisters’ divided magic becomes something far more powerful.
Amis
Kind, curious, and courageous, Amis Cotch is one of the first young villagers to discover the true cost of accepting Snoops’ help. When an injury threatens to keep him from running again, Snoops offers him a miraculous cure in exchange for a troubling bargain. Amis soon learns that even the most generous gift can carry a hidden price.
Where the Story Began
Snoops began in the year 2000 with a sixth-grade English Composition assignment from my teacher, Mrs. Moyer. She encouraged me to keep writing and never abandon the story I had started. Although those pages were eventually put away, her words remained with me.
More than twenty-five years later, I returned to that unfinished tale and transformed it into a published two-book series filled with mystery, magic, and the secrets of the Whispering Pine Forest. Snoops is proof that encouragement can last a lifetime and that it is never too late to finish a dream.
Billy Segovia
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