Author Joe Curtis
Local author and journalist Joe Curtis has announced the release of his new book, Dr. Dill’s Antique Shop For Tohopkas, a Southern adventure story filled with mystery, imagination and unforgettable characters.
Set in historic Natchez, Mississippi, the novel follows three adventurous pre-teens, Zack, Pickle and Rose, as they uncover one of the city’s oldest secrets: the Tohopkas. As the quiet Southern spring turns into an extraordinary adventure, the young friends must protect a hidden world that has existed for generations.
“Think The Spiderwick Chronicles served with a Southern flair,” Curtis said, explaining his newest novel. “It is a middle-grade fantasy adventure novel that everyone can enjoy.”
Blending humor, suspense and a love for Southern culture, Dr. Dill’s Antique Shop For Tohopkas offers readers a fresh and imaginative tale rooted in the rich history and charm of the Mississippi River region.
Curtis, a Louisiana journalist and storyteller, is known for his work covering community news, local history and the people who make small-town life unique. Through years of writing feature stories and human-interest pieces, he has developed a passion for preserving Southern voices and traditions. That same appreciation for storytelling shines through in his fiction, where folklore, history and adventure come together.
“This book is a celebration of imagination, friendship and the hidden wonders that can be found in places we think we already know,” Curtis said. “Natchez has such a deep and fascinating history, and I wanted to create a story that captured that magic.”
Dr. Dill’s Antique Shop For Tohopkas is now available on Kindle format and paperback May 11 through Amazon.
For more information, interviews or book signings, contact Joe Curtis at 1 (318) 439-9699.