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| Announcing Lisa Gardner, Our New Suspense/Thriller Author |
| It has been a very crazy post-vacation week. Halfway through Tuesday when everything was seeming a bit haywire for no reason, I stopped and said, "I know what's going on --- Mercury is retrograde!" I google'ed "Mercury retrograde" and sure enough I was right. For any of you who have been readers for a while, you know that this is the only thing astrological that I reference. It has implications with anything that involves communication --- like emails not arriving, FAXes gone astray and a general feeling that things are slightly askew. Tonight I finished this entire note, and then we lost power for two seconds, and I had to start over. It lasts three weeks, and started last Saturday. For any of you wondering why things don't feel right this week, blame Mercury!
In the blur of traveling I completely forgot to thank Heringbess@aol.com for suggesting the poll question about book snobs. If any of you ever have a poll question idea, please feel free to drop me a note at Carol@bookreporter.com. I love to hear your ideas.
This week we announce our next Suspense/Thriller author, Lisa Gardner. For all of you who are taking notes, yes, Lisa is our first female suspense/thriller author. Over New Year's I read THE SURVIVOR'S CLUB, which is out paperback this week. Last week I read THE KILLING HOUR, which will be in stores on July 15th. Lisa quickly has become a "must-read" author for me. She writes characters that are both vulnerable and tough. She packs a punch and in THE KILLING HOUR has kicked her storylines into a new gear.
We are offering 20 advance reading copies of THE KILLING HOUR this week. If you are interested, please send your name and mailing address to SuspenseThriller@bookreporter.com by Friday, May 9th.
This week there's a lot to browse and read...so I am going to stop here. Okay, I'll be honest. I am going to stop before the power knocks out again.
Have a great week.
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Read more about Lisa Gardner here and sign up an Advance Reading Copy of THE KILLING HOUR.
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| A COLD HEART by Jonathan Kellerman |
A COLD HEART by Jonathan Kellerman (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Psychologist-sleuth Alex Delaware surmises that the deaths of a promising young artist and a noted blues guitarist are linked by a vicious psychopath who is apparently determined to end the lives of rising stars. Tracking down the killer proves to be quite an adventure for Alex, as one trail leads to a place he never expected to be taken --- the doorstep of his ex-lover, Robin Castagna.
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Read a review of A COLD HEART and an excerpt.
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| Suspense/Thriller Feature: STAR WITNESS is now on sale! |
| D.W. Buffa
New This Week:
-Read our review of STAR WITNESS, which is IN STORES NOW
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
One of the film industry's most successful writer/directors is on trial for the murder of his actress wife, and attorney Joseph Antonelli steps in to defend him. The accused reveals his version of the tragedy, the secrets of his marriage and the ominous events that led to his wife's death.
William Lashner, author of FATAL FLAW (in stores May 6th)
In case you missed last week:
- See the author's new website, WilliamLashner.com. Be sure to check out the FAQ and Pulp Fiction features.
Announcing Lisa Gardner, our June Author
THE SURVIVORS CLUB is now out in paperback and THE KILLING HOUR will be in stores on July 15th.
- Want to be one of our 20 Advance Readers for THE KILLING HOUR? Send your name and mailing address to SuspenseThriller@bookreporter.com and could could win the opportunity to do this.
- Have a question for Gardner? Be sure to submit it at our Suspense/Thriller mailbox
- See Gardner's Author Bibliography
- Visit: LisaGardner.com
-Read About THE SURVIVORS CLUB
- Read About THE KILLING HOUR
- Read Gardner's bio
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Read the Suspense/Thriller Feature here.
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| NO SECOND CHANCE by Harlan Coben |
NO SECOND CHANCE by Harlan Coben (Thriller)
Reviewed by Bob Rhubart
Marc Seidman, a successful surgeon, is devastated when he learns that his beautiful wife has been murdered and that his baby daughter, Tara, is missing. Just when his world seems shattered forever, a chilling ransom note arrives that gives Marc new hope that his little girl is still alive. He vows to bring Tara home --- at any cost.
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Read a review of NO SECOND CHANCE and an excerpt.
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| SHEET MUSIC by M.J. Rose |
SHEET MUSIC by M.J. Rose (Erotic Suspense)
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara
Journalist Justine Pagett is commissioned to write a piece on the eccentric classical composer Sophie DeLyon. But some of Sophie's devoted students do not want her story to be publicized and they try to sabotage Justine's project. On the eve of Justine's arrival at the DeLyon estate, Sophie disappears --- and Justine tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Sophie's life and disappearance.
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Read our review of SHEET MUSIC here and an excerpt.
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| Author Talks: Jonathan Kellerman, Harlan Coben and M.J. Rose |
| Jonathan Kellerman: Jonathan Kellerman has brought his expertise as a clinical psychologist to a number of his suspense novels, including those featuring psychologist-sleuth Alex Delaware. In this interview, Kellerman talks extensively about the latest book in this popular series, A COLD HEART, in addition to some of his previous novels. He also discusses the process of writing a book and what he considers to be his greatest strengths and weaknesses as a writer.
Harlan Coben: Harlan Coben is the author of such bestsellers as TELL NO ONE and GONE FOR GOOD. He is also the winner of the Edgar, Shamus and Anthony awards, the first writer to receive all three honors. In this interview Coben discusses his latest novel, NO SECOND CHANCE --- the significance of the title, the themes that are addressed, and his inspiration for writing it.
M.J. Rose: For this special Bookreporter.com Author Talk feature, M.J. Rose, author of SHEET MUSIC and FLESH TONES (now in paperwork), sat down and answered questions from her readers.
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Read our Author Talks here.
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| This Week's Book Reviews |
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FAMILY HISTORY by Dani Shapiro (Fiction)
Reviewed by Marie Hashima Lofton
Rachel Jensen has it all --- a husband she adores, challenging work in art restoration, a wonderful teenage daughter and a new baby on the way. But then her infant son is injured in an accident while in her daughter's care. This one incident changes Rachel's life forever, causing her family and marriage to fall apart at the seams.
POSITIVELY FIFTH STREET by James McManus (Popular Culture)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
James McManus was sent to Las Vegas by a magazine to cover the World Series of Poker in 2000 and the murder of its host; while there, he decided to enter and play in the tournament himself. What McManus has written here is a riveting and often hilarious account of his progress through the tournament.
A FEW SHORT NOTES ON TROPICAL BUTTERFLIES by John Murray (Short Stories)
Reviewed by Roz Shea
In his debut collection of short stories, John Murray introduces readers to a slew of characters --- doctors, nurses, research scientists, explorers and collectors --- and offers dazzling insight into the hearts and minds of these "professional" individuals.
THE WHITE ROAD by John Connolly (Thriller)
Reviewed by Kate Ayers
After years of suffering tremendous pain and guilt over the murders of his wife and daughter, private detective Charlie Parker has finally found some measure of peace. But when he agrees to assist his old friend in defending a young black man accused of rape and murder, little does Parker know that he is about to enter a living nightmare.
MONEY FOR NOTHING by Donald E. Westlake (Suspense)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Josh Redmont appears to be one of the luckiest people in the world. He has been receiving monthly $1,000 checks since he was 27 years old, without any explanation or trouble from the IRS. But after seven years of depositing these checks, a smiling stranger approaches Josh --- and Josh begins to face a dark reality.
BAY OF SOULS by Robert Stone (Fiction)
Reviewed by Ava Dianne Day
Michael Ahearn is a respected professor at a rural college with a lovely wife and 12-year-old son. But when he meets a new professor, the seductive and dangerous Lara Purcell, he decides to pursue her to her native island of St. Trinity, unaware of the dangers and mysteries that lie ahead.
HEART OF THE NIGHT by Barbara Delinsky (Romance/Suspense)
Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum
Rival sisters Savannah and Susan Smith follow a dangerous trail as they search for their kidnapped friend Megan, leading to their potentially dangerous relationships with two charismatic men.
LUCKY STARS by Jane Heller (Romance/Mystery)
Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
Stacey Reiser has left Cleveland to pursue an acting career in Hollywood and to escape her lovable but meddlesome mother, Helen. But Stacey's plan backfires when Helen sells her house and follows her daughter to Tinsel Town. When Helen begins dating a man who Stacey does not trust, it is Stacey who now assumes the role of meddler and is determined to expose his shady past before it is too late.
SHARPE'S HAVOC by Bernard Cornwell (Historical Fiction)
Reviewed by Curtis Edmonds
Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper march again on the Iberian Peninsula under the flag of Lord Wellington, as Bernard Cornwell returns his heroes to the battle against Napoleon.
THE EMPEROR OF SCENT by Chandler Burr (Science/Biography & Autobiography)
Reviewed by Jim Gladstone
Acclaimed writer Chandler Burr has written a page-turning account of distinguished scientist Luca Turin's scientific and aesthetic fascinations with scent and Turin's quest to unravel the mystery of how our sense of smell works.
THE DEED by Keith Blanchard (Fiction)
Reviewed by David Exum
Jason Hansvoort is a single New Yorker struggling with his career in a top ad agency. One day, an attractive young Native American law student named Amanda approaches him and informs him that he may stand to inherit Manhattan Island --- if a 350-year-old deed can be found.
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| Poll: Which of the following May books are you most looking forward to reading? |
Which of the following May books are you most looking forward to reading?
ALL HE EVER WANTED by Anita Shreve
AUTO DA FAY by Fay Weldon
FATAL FLAW by William Lashner
FOX EVIL by Minette Walters
HAVANA RUN by Les Standiford
MONEY FOR NOTHING by Donald E. Westlake
NO SECOND CHANCE by Harlan Coben
ONCE UPON A TIME: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier by J. Randy Taraborrelli
ORYX AND CRAKE by Margaret Atwood
SHEET MUSIC by M.J. Rose
THE OTHER WOMAN by Eric Jerome Dickey
A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING by Bill Bryson
THE WANDERING HILL by Larry McMurtry
WINTERKILL by C.J. Box
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| Word of Mouth: Tell Us What You're Reading |
Tell us what books YOU are reading and loving --- or even those you don't.
Five lucky readers will win one of 5 copies of A COLD HEART by Jonathan Kellerman.
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--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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