The Ledger by Steven Manchester
Book 2: The Menu Series
Publisher: Luna Bella Media
Publication Date: May 26, 2026
Format: Paperback - 390 pages
Kindle - 371 pages / 1.2 MB
ISBN (Paperback): 979-8999472021
ASIN (Kindle): B0H2FD8Y6W
Genre: Christian Fiction / Literary Fiction
Buy The Book:
Buy The Series: The Menu Series
Book 1: The Menu
Book 2: The Ledger
Book Description:
Set in a medium-security penitentiary in the mid-1990s, The Ledger is a faith-based story that pulls back the curtain on prison life, allowing the reader a safe peek behind the wall.
Although told from three alternating perspectives—officer, inmate, and sergeant—many of the same questions are Can light be found in the deepest darkness? What about forgiveness, redemption, and grace? And if the code is clear, “loyalty above all things except honor,” when should an officer cross the blue line to police one of his own?
The Ledger is the long-awaited companion novel to The Menu.
Praise For The Ledger:
“The Ledger illuminates the dark world of Corrections, making it safe for all of us to steal a peek.”
– Barry McKee, Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice
“I found myself holding my breath. It felt like I was right back inside the wall.”
– Nelson Julius, Deputy Superintendent, DOC (ret.)
“Intensely powerful and deeply moving, pick up a copy to balance your own ledger.”
– Debby Guyette, Book Blogger, Single Titles
“The Ledger is a spiritual read, drawing the reader inward.”
– Reverend Andy Stinson, First Congregational Church of Fall River
About The Author
New England's Storyteller Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the '80s nostalgia-series, Bread Bags & Bullies; Lawn Darts & Lemonade. His other works include #1 bestsellers Twelve Months, The Rockin' Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; the national bestsellers, Ashes, The Changing Season and Three Shoeboxes; the multi-award-winning novels, Dad and Goodnight Brian; and the heartwarming Christmas movie, The Thursday Night Club. His work has appeared on NBC's Today Show and CBS's The Early Show; in Billboard and People Magazines. Three of Steven's short stories were selected "101 Best" for Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He is a multi-produced playwright, as well as the winner of the 2017 Los Angeles Book Festival, 2018 New York Book Festival, 2020 New England Book Festival, and 2021 Paris Book Festival. His latest novel, The Ledger, a companion novel to The Menu was published on May 26, 2026. When not spending time with his beautiful wife, Paula, or their children, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing.
