La Moille author and photographer Hal Adkins’ first novel is an award winner.

Adkins received notice that his novel, “A Week and a Day,” has been honored as the winner in both the Mystery/Suspense – Historical and the Science Fiction – Parallel Universe/Alternative History genres and categories, awarded by American Book Fest during its 2023 American Fiction Awards Competition.

“I am very pleased and gratified that the novel did so well; it was quite an exciting and encouraging development,” Adkins said. “Many thanks to American Book Fest for their recognition.”

Adkins said the idea for “A Week and a Day” came about “after several years of pondering two intriguing ‘what if’ scenarios, along with a corresponding, and virtually unexplainable, real-life experience.”

When mixed, the two became a story, a mystery with notes of science fiction and thriller, along with romance and humor.

The story follows the life of World War II fighter pilot David Hamilton who takes a sudden turn as he finds himself lost and alone in a different time, place and identity. Enlisting the help of two young strangers, he embarks on a cross-country journey in a vintage automobile that holds its own secret past and purpose.

Adkins, who operates his studio in La Moille, has worked as a professional photographer providing writing and photography to magazines and newspapers and has also published a book of humor in 2011.

“A Week and a Day” is his first published novel, having been released in March of 2022, encompassing four years of research, rewrites and editing before being completed to his satisfaction.

“A Week and a Day” is available from Amazon in paperback and eBook versions, as well as Kindle Unlimited. The novel can also be purchased directly from the author at 815-638-2152 or halaphoto@live.com.