SLJ includes Method 15/33 in list of 17 best adult books for teens

More wonderful news for the unstoppable Shannon Kirk! Method 15/33 is among School Library Journal's list of the seventeen best adult books for teens, who noted the protagonist is "strong, purposeful, smart, and introspective." Read the full list of books here.

Noir Journal reviews Too Soon Dead by Michael Kurland

The first installment in Michael Kurland's new Alexander Brass series, Too Soon Dead has received an outstanding review from author Ann Snuggs of Noir Journal, who says this 1930's novel "captures the aura of the era beautifully, both in the story and in the prose style itself."

Read the full review here.

Beautiful new cover for Shannon Kirk's The Method

This elaborate cover is eye-catching and sets the tone for a novel full of mystery and suspense. The title has been slightly altered to The Method, but the allure is all the same.

Lisa Gardner calls this novel, "Completely original and totally kick ass!" You'll love it too! 

Rita Lakin discusses her memoir, The Only Woman in the Room

Rita Lakin was certainly not alone as she discussed her recently published memoir, The Only Woman in the Room. She is pictured below at the Writer's Guild Theater on November 3rd with bestselling novelist Loraine Despres.

The Only Woman in the Room is available for purchase at Book Passage. Get your copy today!

Kirkus Review of James Scarantino's The Drum Within

James Scarantino has drummed up an exciting, suspenseful legal thriller, The Drum Within. The Kirkus Review calls his debut novel the "first of a welcome series." Read the full review here.

Visit Scarantino's website for more details. 

Eskens Wins Barry Award at Bouchercon!

Congratulations to Allen Eskens on winning the Barry Award for Best Paperback Original Mystery Novel for his debut The Life We Bury! The Barry Award was presented by Deadly Pleasures magazine at the Bouchercon Opening Ceremonies this past weekend.

Eskens in also a current finalist for the Silver Falchion award, which will be announced at the end of the month at Killer Nashville, and his new book The Guise of Another hit the shelves last week. To keep up with the latest about Allen, you can sign up for his newsletter at this website or follow him on twitter. Congrats again to Allen Eskens!

Foreign sales for Method 15/33 (and two amazing new covers!)

Shannon Kirk is making waves across the world with her thriller, Method 15/33. Here is the German cover:

But the buzz doesn't stop there! Below is the UK cover:

Check out Shannon's website for the latest news on her novels.