Saco River Books is an imprint of Safford Communications, LLC, publishing fiction and nonfiction. The debut novel, Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place, by author Amy Safford won three international literary awards: the 2025 Eric Hoffer Spiritual Fiction and First Horizon Book Awards, and the Independent Publishers IPPY Silver Medal for Visionary/New Age Fiction. She was also named a finalist in the 2024 American Book Fest Visionary Fiction and 2025 Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance Speculative Fiction Awards.
Her fiction blends elements of historical fiction, suspense/thriller, literary fiction, and paranormal for an enticing, thought-provoking reflection on regional history that shapes our lives today. Here’s what people are saying:
“…a moody, history-haunted paranormal novel that treats Maine’s landscape as archive and oracle, turning Penelope ‘Pennie’ Goode’s visions into a story about what a place remembers and what a nation prefers to forget. For Pennie, history isn’t mere trivia or lore; it’s a palpable pressure, a sense of crowdedness in seemingly empty spaces. The visceral experience of the past shapes her journey and her character.” –Independent Book Review
“This evocative blend of personal reflection and historical depth makes the book a compelling read, particularly for those interested in the healing process between people and place.” – Indie Reader Discovery
“A challenging and thought-provoking exploration of memory, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth.” —Bookview Review, 5 stars
“The storyline is well-paced and consistently illuminating, with Maine’s unique coastal heritage and bold mix of past and present day combining effectively to create a page-turner.” – Booklife Prize Critics Report
More information about the Goode Vibrations Novel Series can be found at GoodeVibrations.com. Available at Bookshop, Amazon, Ingram Spark, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and other booksellers.
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