Ruth Maus Receives Glowing Review Of Her Novel: Lunacy and Acts of God

Congratulations to Flint Hills Publishing author Ruth Maus for a glowing review of her novel Lunacy and Acts of God. published in the August 1, 2026, issue of the renowned Emporia Gazette.

Molly Chenault (Emporia Public Library), who reviewed the book, writes:

• Some novels pull readers in with fast-paced action, while others quietly build a world so vivid that leaving it feels like saying goodbye to old friends. Lunacy and Acts of God falls squarely into the latter category. Ruth Maus crafts a richly textured portrait of mid-century Kansas where humor, heartbreak, and mystery coexist, proving that even the smallest communities can hold extraordinary stories. What begins as an intimate look at family and small-town life gradually unfolds into a compelling tale of secrets, resilience, and growing up. 

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Lunacy and Acts of God is a sharply funny, deeply humane coming-of-age novel set in 1950s Topeka, Kansas—a town brimming with secrets, contradictions, and unforgettable characters.

The book blends whimsical storytelling with moral gravity. Its cast of broken, tender, exasperating, and redeeming characters feels startlingly real—people you might swear you know, because in some way, you do. With wit, compassion, and a fearless eye for hypocrisy and grace, the novel explores how families and communities pass down beliefs across generations—and how one observant child might begin to question them.

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