Panther’s Breath: A Southern Coming-of-Age Suspense Novel

A Powerful Southern Coming-of-Age Story

Panther’s Breath by Lee Martin is a gripping Southern coming-of-age suspense novel that blends family drama, dark secrets, and edge-of-your-seat tension.

Secrets, Love, and Dangerous Choices

After losing their mother, sixteen-year-old Sam Haygood and his younger sister are forced into an unfamiliar family dynamic shaped by emotional distance, buried resentment, and unexpected compassion. When Sam takes a summer job that draws him into a criminal underworld, his life spirals toward chaos.

• Emotionally rich character development
• Family secrets that redefine identity