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The September reissue includes a new introduction by Texas historian E.R. Bills.
Sasha Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
September 28, 20261 min read
TCU Press has reissued The Inheritors, a 1940 novel by Fort Worth writer James Young Phillips, who published under the name Philip Atlee.
The new edition includes an introduction by Texas historian E.R. Bills. TCU Press lists the paperback in its September 2026 releases, with 228 pages and a price of $26.95.
The novel examines wealth and social status in Fort Worth. Its return gives local readers another way to explore the city’s literary past.
Source: TCU Press
https://tcupress.tcu.edu/blog/2026/06/22/tcu-press-fall-2026/
Sasha Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.
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