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Beginning in January 2012, Minotaur Books kicks off a whole new look for the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series. On January 3, the book that began it all, IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER, comes out in a brand-new trade paperback edition. The rest of the series will be following throughout 2012. The trade paperbacks feature beautiful new covers and neat new features like interviews and reading group discussion guides.
To get the word out, Minotaur is offering the ebook of IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER for only $2.99 starting in January. Then, in February, its sequel, A FOUNTAIN FILLED WITH BLOOD, releases in e-book format, again foronly $2.99 ! It's a great way to introduce new readers to the series.
The seventh Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne novel was published in April, 2011.
On a warm September evening in the Millers Kill community center, five veterans sit down in rickety chairs to try to make sense of their experiences in Iraq. What they will find is murder, conspiracy, and the unbreakable ties that bind them to one other and their small Adirondack town.
“Spencer-Fleming explores a serious societal issue - the reentry problems of soldiers home from combat… while concocting an an absolutely irresistible combination of crime fiction and romance… this is a surefire winner. This series, as intelligent as it is enthralling, just keeps getting better.”
—Booklist
The Rev. Clare Fergusson wants to forget the things she saw as a combat helicopter pilot and concentrate on her relationship with Chief of Police Russ Van Alstyne. MP Eric McCrea needs to control the explosive anger threatening his job as a police officer. Will Ellis, high school track star, faces the reality of life as a double amputee. Orthopedist Trip Stillman is denying the extent of his traumatic brain injury. And bookkeeper Tally McNabb wrestles with guilt over the in-country affair that may derail her marriage.
Will Ellis is looking for some reason to keep on living after losing both legs to an IED. Tally McNabb has brought home a secret—a fatal one. Police Chief Russ Van Alstyne just wants Clare to settle down and get married—to him. But when he rules Tally McNabb’s death a suicide, Clare sides with the other vets against him. Russ and Clare’s unorthodox investigation will uncover a trail of deceit that runs from their tiny Adirondack town to the upper ranks of the Army, and from the waters of the Millers Kill to the unforgiving streets of Baghdad.
But coming home is harder than it looks. One vet will struggle with drugs and alcohol. One will lose his family and friends. One will die. More »
“...the award-winning Spencer-Fleming calls attention to the stress, nightmares, anger and guilt many military personnel experience on their return to civilian life... Outstanding..”
—Library Journal
Featured interviews: Maine crime fiction writers Paul Doiron and James Hayman
Paul Doiron is an honest-to-goodness Maine Guide, one of Maine's legendary corps of woodsmen (and women), as well as the Editor-in-Chief of Downeast Magazine, "The Magazine of Maine". His critically acclaimed Mike Bowditch mysteries are more Carolyn Chute than L.L. Bean. Read my interview with Paul, or visit his website at www.pauldoiron.com.
James Hayman lives on an island off the Maine coast. He bolstered his knowledge of police procedure with the cooperation of local Maine law enforcement agencies to create Mike McCabe, a New York City cop (we'd say he's from away) who finds himself solving crimes in Portland, Maine. Enjoy my interview with Jim, or visit his website at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.
Here are some sites well worth a visit for the resources they offer to mystery, suspense, thriller fans and for the services which they furnish to the mystery world.
One of the best reader-oriented mystery magazines available. Sponsor of the Barry awards, Deadly Pleasures' specialty is reviews, reviews and more reviews, covering everything from the biggest names in crime fiction to writers so new the ink is barely dry on their manuscripts. From the gentlest cozy to the meanest hard-boiled, you'll find it in Deadly Pleasures Magazine.
Take a closer look inside the world of crime fiction; an exciting forum for mystery fans and writers alike.
An international organization of writers, readers, booksellers, librarians, agents, editors, reviewers and teachers interested in promoting the work of women mystery writers.
Jon and Ruth Jordan of crimespree Magazine asked me to submit a regular column. This deadline stuff is still tricky, but for these guys, and all they do for the crime genre, I'll give it a go anytime! The column is entitled "Spencer-Fleming for Hire". If you don't already subscribe to crimespree, do check it out. Check out my crimespree columns.
The Pine Tree State has more terrific crime fiction writers per capita than any place I know...it must be the long winters. I'll be featuring interviews with some of Maine's finest writing talent this Winter, so thanks for stopping by to check it out!
