FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Page & Palette, 32 S. Section St. in Fairhope, will host author R.A. Nelson on July 17. He will be speaking and signing his book, “Days of Little Texas,” from 5–7 p.m. at the downtown Fairhope bookstore.

This is a ghost story, a romance,and a reckoning unlike anything you’ve read before.

The acclaimed young adult author delivers a tantalizing tale set in the environs of the evangelical revival circuit and centered around Ronald Earl, who at age 10 became the electrifying “boy wonder” preacher known as Little Texas.

Now 16, though the faithful still come and roar with praise and devotion, Ronald Earl is beginning to have doubts that he is worthy of and can continue his calling.

The doubts only intensify when his faith and life are tested by a mysterious girl who he was supposed to have healed, but who is now showing up at the fringe of every stop on the circuit. Is she merely devoted, or is she haunting him?

Fascinating and original, this is an unusual story whose reverb will be deeply felt and which will inspire lively book discussion.

Nelson grew up in north Alabama, and is the author of two other books, “Teach Me,” which has been optioned for a feature film, and “Breathe My Name.”

He is employed as technical writer for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and lives in nearby Madison, Ala.

The author will exclusively sign all books purchased from Page & Palette.

For more information about this event, call (251) 928-5295, or visit www.pageandpalette.com.