Winner of a 2024 Royal Dragonfly Award for Fiction: Novel Farmer Bill Fogel isn’t ready to retire. But his children have grown, his wife has passed, and his body is protesting. When a warehouse developer approaches him about buying the farm that has been in his family for generations, the offer seems too good to refuse. After all, almost all the neighboring farms have sold, leaving Bill’s farm an island in a sea of concrete . The decision opens a floodgate of memories, including that of an old legend about gold that appears after lightning strikes. Bill challenges his adult grandchildren to investigate the legend before “it’s too late”. The treasure hunt that ensues initiates a storm of questions. The decision to sell is far from straightforward. It is interlaced with the family’s careers, their relationships, and the contents of the very ground they stand on. The Fogels will have to decide what matters most: financial security, the family, or the farm. If you enjoy stories of family, legacy, and tough choices, you'll love The Last Farm , a heartwarming novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Set in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where the author is from. Buy now before the price changes! "A striking and compelling family drama." - The Booklife Prize "The idea of holding the land of our ancestors hit home for me. Deep down. I loved this book. I truly did." - Gail Delaney, Author "The Last Farm is a captivating tale of a family bound by the land, tradition, and memories, trying to hold on to what generations before them started. I rode a wave of ups and downs as they navigated the pressures of decisions thrust upon them by outside forces. I felt the pull of the land and the need to protect what was theirs until the last page turned." - Melissa Roos, Author "Stein's characters interact tenderly and authentically, the author displaying a great understanding of human emotion. Aging farmer Bill Fogel, for instance, is especially well-rounded, with the reader feeling every ounce of his studied and painful decision-making." - The Booklife Prize J.A. Stein grew up exploring the woods near her Pennsylvania home. It was there that she learned to let her imagination run wild. Love of the outdoors led to a career with horses, now shared with her passion for writing. In 2022 she published her first novel Knightess, the first in a three part medieval trilogy and winner of a 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Award. She loves to read anything with a plot and makes it a goal to write stories that can't be put down.