Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, plans to publish two books by Wm. Paul Young, author of the No. 1 New York Times best-seller The Shack. Young’s first book with Howard, Eve, will be published in fall 2015. The second will be a nonfiction work slated for release in fall 2016.

Additionally, Simon & Schuster Audio will release audio editions of the books, for which Howard has acquired world publishing rights.

With the publication of The Shack, Young became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Originally self-published and later distributed by Hachette, the novel spent an unprecedented 177 weeks on best-seller lists, including USA Today and The New York TimesI. There are more than 20 million copies of Young’s books in print.

“I am thrilled to work with Howard Books and Simon & Schuster on a project that has been 40 years in preparation and formulation,” Young said. “I believe we have the opportunity to present a paradigm challenging narrative that has the power to bring hope to us all.”

Eve is Young’s most expansive work to date. A creative retelling of the story of Adam and Eve, the book poses the question, “What if the fall of man was not her fault?”

“We are thrilled for the opportunity to work with Wm. Paul Young to deliver this story to millions of eager fans,” said Jonathan Merkh, vice president and publisher of Howard Books. “This partnership signifies our dedication to bringing quality fiction to the marketplace.”

If The Shack challenged existing paradigms regarding the nature and character of God, Eve is expected to stimulate conversations about the character and nature of humanity and our relationships with one another, especially between genders, the company stated.

Merkh and Becky Nesbitt, vice president and editor-in-chief, made the acquisition. 

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